SOLUTION: How would I solve the equation "(11n-7)^2=9"? I think the first step may be to convert to sqrt((11n-7))=9 but I am not entirely sure.

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Question 892825: How would I solve the equation "(11n-7)^2=9"?
I think the first step may be to convert to sqrt((11n-7))=9 but I am not entirely sure.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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How would I solve the equation "(11n-7)^2=9"?
I think the first step may be to convert to sqrt((11n-7))=9 but I am not entirely sure.
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If you take the sqrt, you have to do both sides.
sqrt((11n-7)^2) = sqrt(9)
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(11n-7) = 3
Solve for n.
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Also
(11n-7) = -3
Solve for n