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Solve for N: X= MN - P

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The given equation is


X=MN-P

First, we add P on each side.


\begin{gathered} X+P=MN-P+P \\ X+P=MN \end{gathered}

Then, we divide the equation by M.


\begin{gathered} (X+P)/(M)=(MN)/(M) \\ N=(X+P)/(M) \end{gathered}

Therefore, the solution is


N=(X+P)/(M)

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