SOLUTION: the difference between a number and its square is 24. Find the number.

Question 1083163: the difference between a number and its square is 24. Find the number.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

, both will work.

-4.4244 or 5.4244

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-4.4244, 19.5756, 24 difference
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5.4244, 29.4244, 24 difference
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