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5pn-8p=7n-7. Solve for n.

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Answer:

-8p + 7

n = --------------

8 - 5p

Explanation:

Let's group the n terms in 5pn-8p=7n-7 .

Subtract 5pn from both sides. This results in -8p = 7n - 7 - 5pn

Now add 7 to both sides. This will group the n terms on the right side:

-8p + 7 = 7n - 5pn

Factor n out of 7n - 5pn:

-8p + 7 = n(7 - 5p)

Finally, divide both sides by (7 - 5n) to isolate n:

-8p + 7

n = --------------

8 - 5p

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