Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - 7.4 - Solving Polynomial Equations in Factored Form - Exercises - Page 381: 35

Answer

$n=0$ or $n=3$.

Work Step by Step

The given equation is $\Rightarrow 3n^2=9n$ Subtract $9n$ from each side. $\Rightarrow 3n^2-9n=9n-9n$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 3n^2-9n=0$ Factor out $3n$. $\Rightarrow 3n(n-3)=0$ Use zero-product property rule. $\Rightarrow 3n=0$ or $n-3=0$ Solve for $n$. $\Rightarrow n=0$ or $n=3$ Check:- $n=0$ $\Rightarrow 3(0)^2=9(0)$ $\Rightarrow 3(0)=9(0)$ $\Rightarrow 0=0$ True. Check:- $n=3$ $\Rightarrow 3(3)^2=9(3)$ $\Rightarrow 3(9)=9(3)$ $\Rightarrow 27=27$ True. Hence, the solutions are $n=0$ or $n=3$.
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