Solve for n.

Question

(n + 1)(n − 8) = 0

Write your answers as integers or as proper or improper fractions in simplest form.

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Answer 1

To solve the equation \((n + 1)(n - 8) = 0\), we can set each factor equal to zero:

1. \(n + 1 = 0\)
2. \(n - 8 = 0\)

Now, let's solve each equation:

1. For \(n + 1 = 0\): \[ n = -1 \]

2. For \(n - 8 = 0\): \[ n = 8 \]

So, the solutions for \(n\) are: \[ n = -1 \quad \text{or} \quad n = 8 \]