SOLUTION: The sum of of an odd number squared and three times that odd number is 18

SOLUTION: The sum of of an odd number squared and three times that odd number is 18

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Question 996316: The sum of of an odd number squared and three times that odd number is 18
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2 + 3x = 18
x^2 + 3x - 18 = 0
(x + 6)(x - 3) = 0

x is odd ----> x = 3
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