SOLUTION: Solve the quadratic equation using the method that seems most appropriate to you. Also, how do you know which method is best? n^2 + 16n +63 = 0 Thanks in advance!

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Hi,

Solving the quadratic equation by factoring

n^2 + 16n +63 = 0 

(n+7)(n + 9) = 0

(n+7)= 0

n = -7

(n + 9) = 0

n = -9