Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - Mid-Chapter Review - Mixed Review - Page 733: 9

Answer

$n=0$ or $n=-5$

Work Step by Step

$ n(n-3)=2n(n+1)\qquad$..add $-2n(n+1)$ to both sides. $ n(n-3)-2n(n+1)=0\qquad$..factor out $n$. $n(n-3-2(n+1))=0$ $n(n-3-2n-2)=0$ $ n(-n-5)=0\qquad$...apply the principle of zero products. $n=0$ or $-n-5=0$ $n=-5$
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