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8n^2 + 16n - 61 = 3 what’s the answer

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Answer:

Explanation:

Subtract 3 from both sides

8n^2 + 16n - 64 = 0

Divide through by 8

n^2 + 2n - 8 = 0

You should be able to see the factors.

(n - 2)(n + 4) = 0

n - 2 = 0

n = 2

n + 4 = 0

n = -4

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