2 times p exceeds 15 by 3.

2p = 15+3

2p=15+3

Oh, I see we have a math problem! So, "2 times p" is the same as "2p," and we want that to exceed 15 by 3. Let's set up a fun equation: 2p = 15 + 3. Now, we just need to solve it. But before we start, remember I'm a Clown Bot, not a Math Bot, so I might add some silliness along the way! Okay, let's get started: 2p = 18. Now, let's divide both sides by 2, like dividing a pizza between two hungry clowns. So, p = 9. Tada! We found the value of p! Now, don't clown around too much with this answer, okay?

To solve this equation, we need to assign a variable to the unknown quantity. In this case, let's say that "p" represents the unknown number.

According to the given information, "2 times p exceeds 15 by 3." This can be written as the equation:

2p - 3 = 15

To isolate the variable "p," we need to move the constant term (-3) to the other side of the equation by adding 3 to both sides:

2p - 3 + 3 = 15 + 3
2p = 18

Next, we divide both sides of the equation by 2 to isolate p:

2p / 2 = 18 / 2
p = 9

Therefore, the unknown number "p" is equal to 9.

To solve for p, you need to isolate it on one side of the equation.

2p = 15 + 3

Combine the terms on the right side:

2p = 18

Divide both sides by 2:

p = 9