SOLUTION: n2+9=6n

Question 184838: n2+9=6n
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.

Subtract 6n from both sides.

Rearrange the terms.

Notice we have a quadratic equation in the form of where , , and

Let's use the quadratic formula to solve for n

Start with the quadratic formula

Plug in , , and

Negate to get .

Square to get .

Multiply to get

Subtract from to get

Multiply and to get .

Take the square root of to get .

or Break up the expression.

or Combine like terms.

or Simplify.

So the only answer is

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