SOLUTION: When the sum of 525 and four times a positive number is subtracted from the square of the number, the result is 96. Find the number.
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Question 992197: When the sum of 525 and four times a positive number is subtracted from the square of the number, the result is 96. Find the number.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When the sum of 525 and four times a positive number is subtracted from the square of the number, the result is 96. Find the number.
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x^2 - (525 + 4x) = 96
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x^2 - 4x - 621 = 0
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x = 27
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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