John read the first 114 pages of a novel, which was 33 pages less than 1/3? of the novel. Write an equation to determine the total number of pages (p) (p) in the novel.

3 (114 + 33) = p

Step-by-step explanation:

To write an equation for the total number of pages in the novel, add 114 to 33.

114 + 33 = 147

147 pages is 1/3 of the novel.

So 3 (147) = 441 and is the total number of pages in the novel.

This process can be written as an equation.

3 (114 + 33) = p