SOLUTION: the square of a number decreased by 6 is 10. find the numbers.

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Question 138348: the square of a number decreased by 6 is 10. find the numbers.
Answer by checkley77(12569) About Me  (Show Source):
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X^2-6=10
X^2=16
X=SQRT16
X=+/-4 ANSWER.
PROOF
4^2-6=10
16-6=10
10=10