Question 7-m-5-

1.2 Linear Equations in One Variable - Single-variable equations (multi-step)
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7m=5n+p

The given equation relates the positive numbers m , n , and p . Which equation correctly gives n in terms of m and p ?

A.

n=5p7m

B.

n=7m5-p

C.

n=57m+p

D.

n=7m-5-p

7 m = 5 n + p The given equation relates the positive numbers m ,

Hard-difficulty · SAT Math · Linear Equations in One Variable — Single-variable equations (multi-step). Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.

Answer explanation

Choice B is correct. It's given that the equation 7m=5n+p relates the positive numbers m , n , and p . Dividing both sides of the given equation by 5 yields 7m5=n+p. Subtracting p from both sides of this equation yields 7m5-p=n, or n=7m5-p. It follows that the equation n=7m5-p correctly gives n in terms of m and p .

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.