SOLUTION: If a number is added to its square the result is 56. Find the number. Thank you

SOLUTION: If a number is added to its square the result is 56. Find the number. Thank you

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Question 39815: If a number is added to its square the result is 56. Find the number.
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Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If a number is added to its square the result is 56. Find the number.
x+x^2=56
x^2+x-56=0
(x+8)(x-7)=0
x=-8 or x=7
Cheers,
Stan H.
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