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Find the missing factor n(n-3)+2(n-3)=() (n-3)

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Greetings!

Solve for the missing factor:
(x)

n(n-3)+2(n-3)=x(n-3)

Divide both sides by
(n-3):

(n(n-3))/((n-3)) + (2(n-3))/((n-3))= (x(n-3))/((n-3))

Cancel Common Factors:

n+2=x

The Missing Factor is:

\boxed{n+2}

I hope this helped!
-Benjamin

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