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Explanation
Correct answer: D.
Choice D is correct. To express in terms of , the given equation must be solved for . Subtracting from both sides of the given equation yields . Since is not equal to , multiplying both sides of this equation by yields . It's given that , which means is not equal to . Therefore, dividing both sides of by yields , or .
Desmos solution:
Note: The listed n and p values make 16/(p-20) return the original n values, so choice D matches.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.