14 - 2n = -32
32 + 14 = 2n
46 = 2n
46/2 = n 
23 = n
Checking:
14 - 2(23) = -32
14 - 46 = -32
-32 = -32 (Matched, answer is correct n = 23)
 
        
             
        
        
        
Each pad of paper cost 3.25. Here is how I found it.
21.75 x 3 = 65.25
75 - 65.25 = 9.75
9.75 / 3 = 3.25
X = 3.25
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