Variable m is 9 more than variable p. Variable m is also 8 less than variable p. Which pair of equations best models the relationship between m and p?

If you would like to find a pair of equations that best models the relationship between m and p, you can do this using the following steps:

m is 9 more than p ... m = p + 9

m is 8 less than p ... m = p - 8

The correct result would be m = p + 9 and m = p - 8.