76 subtracted from p is equal to the total of g and 227 We've got two algebraic expressions. Take them in pieces: Part 1: 76 subtracted from p We subtract 76 from the variable p p - 76 Part 2: The total of g and 227 The total means a sum, so we add 227 to g g + 227 Now the last piece, the phrase is equal to means an equation. So we set both algebraic expressions equal to each other: p - 76 = g + 227