Solve n^2-7n-8=0 - ScanMath

Evaluate

n^{2} - 7 n - 8 = 0

Factor the expression

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(n - 8) (n + 1) = 0

When the product of factors equals 0,at least one factor is 0

n - 8 = 0 n + 1 = 0

Solve the equation for n

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n = 8 n + 1 = 0

Solve the equation for n

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n = 8 n = - 1

Solution

n_{1} = - 1, n_{2} = 8

Solve the quadratic equation