SOLUTION: The area of a garden can be found using the equation A=2n^2-21n, where n>10 What is the value of n when the area is 176 square units

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Question 1084430: The area of a garden can be found using the equation
A=2n^2-21n, where n>10
What is the value of n when the area is 176 square units

Answer by Cromlix(4381)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi there,
2n^2 - 21n = 176
2n^2 - 21n - 176 = 0
(2n + 11)(n - 16) = 0
2n + 11 = 0
n = -5.5 (Disregard as -ve)
n - 16 = 0
n = 16
Hope this helps :-)

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