A small publishing company is releasing a new book. The production costs will include a one-time fixed cost for editing and an additional cost for each book printed. The total production cost c (in dollars) is given by the function c=19.95n+650, where N is the number of books. The total revenue earned (in dollars) from selling the books is given by the function r=32.80n . Let p be the profit made (in dollars). Write an equation relating p to n. Simplify your answer as much as possible.

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A small publishing company is releasing a new book. The production costs will include a one-time fixed cost for editing and an additional cost for each book printed. The total production cost c (in dollars) is given by the function c=19.95n+650, where N is the number of books. The total revenue earned (in dollars) from selling the books is given by the function r=32.80n . Let p be the profit made (in dollars). Write an equation relating p to n. Simplify your answer as much as possible. 

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