SOLUTION: twice a number increased by 35 is equal to the square of the number

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Question 651360: twice a number increased by 35 is equal to the square of the number
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
twice a number increased by 35 is equal to the square of the number
Question states***
2x + 35 = x^2
x^2 - 2x - 35 = 0
factoring
(x-7)(x+5) = 0
(x-7)= 0, x = 7
0r (x+5) = 0 x = -5
and..


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