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

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Question 1083163: the difference between a number and its square is 24. Find the number.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%5E2-x=24
x%5E2-x-24=0

x=%281%2B-+sqrt%281%2B4%2A24%29%29%2F2
highlight%28x=%281%2B-+sqrt%2897%29%29%2F2%29, 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