SOLUTION: P=5n+5w

Question 567497: P=5n+5w
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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You need to solve for n NOT N. Big difference between little n and big N.

P = 5n + 5w

The goal is to isolate the letter you are solving for.

Begin by subtracting 5w from both sides.

P - 5w = 5n + 5w - 5w

As you know, positive and negative terms cancel out.

So, on the right side, 5w and -5w cancel out.

We now have P - 5w = 5n.

To solve for n, divide both sides by the coefficient of n, which is 5.

Final answer: P - 5w/5 = n, which can also be written n = (P - 5w)/5

Done!
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