SOLUTION: Twice a number subtracted from the square of the number equals 15. what are the two possible numbers? Explain exactly how to work it out not just the solution.

SOLUTION: Twice a number subtracted from the square of the number equals 15. what are the two possible numbers? Explain exactly how to work it out not just the solution.

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Question 878288: Twice a number subtracted from the square of the number equals 15. what are the two possible numbers? Explain exactly how to work it out not just the solution.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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