Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - 7.7 - Factoring Special Products - Exercises - Page 401: 31

Answer

$n=3$.

Work Step by Step

The given polynomial is $\Rightarrow n^2+9=6n$ Subtract $6n$ from each side. $\Rightarrow n^2+9-6n=6n-6n$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow n^2-6n+9=0$ Write the the polynomial as $a^2-2ab+b^2$. $\Rightarrow n^2-2(n)(3)+3^2=0$. Use perfect square trinomial pattern $a^2-2ab+b^2=(a-b)^2$. We have $a=n$ and $b=3$. $\Rightarrow (n-3)^2=0$. Use zero product property. $\Rightarrow n-3=0$. Solve for $n$. $\Rightarrow n=3$. Hence, the solution is $n=3$.
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