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Solve the Quadratic equation
8n²-56=48n

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Answer:

n = {-1, 7}

Explanation:

8n² - 56 = 48n

Subtract 48n from both sides

8n² - 48n - 56 = 0

Divide both sides by 8

n² - 6n - 7 = 0

Factor

alternately use the quadratic equation or complete the square

(n - 7)(n + 1) = 0

n = {-1, 7}

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