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16) solve rational and radical equations

16) solve rational and radical equations-example-1
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n^2 + 2n + 1 = 2n + 50 - Square both sides
n^2 + 2n + 1 - 2n - 50 = 0
n^2 - 49 = 0 - simplify
(n + 7)(n - 7) = 0 factor
n + 7 = 0. n - 7 = 0
n = -7, n = 7
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