Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
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Chapter 11 - Section 11.3 - Solving Equations by Using Quadratic Methods - Exercise Set - Page 787: 21

Answer

$n=-4/5, 0$

Work Step by Step

$(5n+1)^2+2(5n+1)-3=0$ $x=5n+1$ $(5n+1)^2+2(5n+1)-3=0$ $x^2+2x-3=0$ $(x+3)(x-1)=0$ $x+3=0$ $x=-3$ $x-1=0$ $x=1$ $-3=5n+1$ $-4=5n$ $-4/5=5n/5$ $-4/5=n$ $1=5n+1$ $0=5n$ $0/5=5n/5$ $n=0$
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