SOLUTION: Solve the equation. (3n+6)(6n-3)=0 I tried using the quadratic formula but soon releized that was not how I was supposed to answer the problem. Please help.

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Question 401752: Solve the equation.
(3n+6)(6n-3)=0
I tried using the quadratic formula but soon releized that was not how I was supposed to answer the problem. Please help.

Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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(3n+6)(6n-3)=0
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You could set each term (on the left) to zero:
(3n+6)=0
3n+6=0
3n=-6
n = -2
.
(6n-3)=0
6n-3=0
6n=3
n = 1/2
.
Solution: n = {-2, 1/2}