Write an algebraic expression as indicated. Rachel needs a mixture of 21 pounds of nuts consisting of peanuts and cashews. Let p represent the number of pounds of peanuts in the mixture. Write an algebraic expression for the number of pounds of cashews that she needs to add is? The algebraic expression for the number of pounds of cashews that Rachel needs to add is .
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