Write the answer to the problem as an algebraic expression.
-Susan has 10 cats. She gave p to her lonely aunt. How many does she have left?
A) p - 10 cats
B) 10 - p cats
C) 10 + p cats
D) p + 10 cats

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Susan starts with 10 cats and gives away p cats, so the expression for the number of cats she has left is 10 minus p, which is represented by 10 - p.

Write the Answer to the Problem as an Algebraic Expression