SOLUTION: How do you work this out? I feel real stupid but it has been a long time for me. n(n-1)/2 = 21

Question 632888: How do you work this out? I feel real stupid but it has been a long time for me.
n(n-1)/2 = 21
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n(n-1)/2 = 21
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Multiply both sides by 2 to get:
n(n-1) = 42
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Expand the left side
n^2 - n = 42
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Subtract 42 from both sides:
n^2 - n - 42 = 0
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Factor:
(n-7)(n+6) = 0
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n-7 = 0 or n+6 = 6
n = 7 or n = -6
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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