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Solve the following equation by taking the square root 12 - 6n2 = -420​ i need help

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Answer:


n=\pm 6√(2)

Explanation:

It may work well to divide by 6, subtract 2, and multiply by -1 before you take the square root.


12-6n^2=-420\\2-n^2=-70 \qquad\text{divide by 6}\\-n^2=-72 \qquad\text{subtract 2}\\n^2=72 \qquad\text{multiply by -1}\\\\n=\pm√(36\cdot 2) \qquad\text{take the square root}\\\\n=\pm 6√(2) \qquad\text{simplify}