SOLUTION: The square of 2 more than a number is 64. Find the numbers.
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Question 112063: The square of 2 more than a number is 64. Find the numbers.
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(X+2)^2=64
X^2+4X+4=64
X^2+4X+4-64=0
X^2+4X-60=0
(X+10)(X-6)=0
X+10=0
X=-10 ANSWER.
X-6=0
X=6 ANSWER.
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