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: If the sqaure of a positive integer is added to three times the integer, the result is 28. Find the integer.
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Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the sqaure of a positive integer ... x^2

is added to ... +

three times the integer ... 3x

the result is 28 ... =28

x^2+3x=28 ... x^2+3x-28=0 ... (x+7)(x-4)=0

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