SOLUTION: A number squared is as much as twelve more than the number. How do I change this into an equation?

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Question 775190: A number squared is as much as twelve more than the number. How do I change this into an equation?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A number squared is as much as twelve more than the number.
n^2 = n + 12
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Just write what it says, the word "is" usually means "="

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