Elementary Algebra

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285194055
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-405-9

Chapter 6 - Factoring, Solving Equations, and Problem Solving - 6.2 - Factoring the Difference of Two Squares - Problem Set 6.2 - Page 248: 51

Answer

The solution set is $\left\{-11, 11\right\}$.

Work Step by Step

The given equation can be written as: $n^2-11^2=0$ RECALL: A difference of two squares can be factored using the formula: $a^2-b^2=(a-b)(a+b)$ Factor the difference of two squares to obtain: $(n-11)(n+11)=0$ Equate each factor to 0, and then solve each equation to obtain: $n-11=0 \text{ or } n+11 = 0 \\n=11 \text{ or } n=-11$ The solution set is $\left\{-11, 11\right\}$.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.