SOLUTION: solve the equation by factoring: 3n^2-12=16n

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Question 1121159: solve the equation by factoring: 3n^2-12=16n
Answer by ikleyn(52778) About Me  (Show Source):
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3n^2 - 12 = 16n  ====>


3n^2 - 16n - 12 = 0  ====>  factoring  ====>


(3n+2)*(n-6) = 0


the roots are  n= -2%2F3  and  n= 6.