Answer:
Only one solution 
Step-by-step explanation:

Multiply equation
by 

Now from equation 
equation

Put the value in equation 

hence only one solution exists
.
Answer: the answer will be 3
Step-by-step explanation:
R² - 6r - 8 = 0
r² = 7.12
r = -1.12
Loan amount, P = 225000
interest = 5.5%/12 per month
Monthly payment, A = 1000
At the end of 30 years,
Future value of loan (with zero repayment)
F1=225000*(1+.055/12)^(30*12)
=1167162.264
Future value of repayment, A=1000 per month
F2=

=

=913611.893
Therefore balloon payment
= F1-F2
=1167162.264-913611.893
=
253550.37 (to the nearest cent)