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Solve 12n+7p - 6n = 25p for n.

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Answer:

n = 3p

Explanation:

12n + 7p - 6n = 25p; solve for n

First we will add like terms in the left side

12n - 6n + 7p = 25p

6n + 7p = 25p

Subtract 7p to both sides

6n + 7p - 7p = 25p - 7p

6n = 18p

Now divide 6 from both sides

6n/6 = 18p/6

n = 3p

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