How do you solve 3n^2=10n ?

2 Answers
Apr 19, 2018

n = 3.33
[UPDATE: Kalit's answer is accurate.]

Explanation:

(3n)^2 = 10n

Dividing both sides by n,

(3n)^2/color(blue)n = 10n/color(blue)n

Applying the law of exponents,

3n^(2-1) = 10

3n=10

Dividing 3 by both sides,

(3n)/color(blue)3 = 10/color(blue)3

n = 3.33

Apr 19, 2018

:. n=0 OR n=10/3

Explanation:

3n^2=10n

rArr 3n^2-10n=0

rArr n.(3n-10)=0

:. n=0 OR n=10/3