SOLUTION: 1. The sum of thrice a positive number and 4 less than the square of the number, when divided by 4 more than the number, yields a quotient of 6. What is the number?

Question 1115458: 1. The sum of thrice a positive number and 4 less than the square of the number, when divided by 4 more than the
number, yields a quotient of 6. What is the number?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The sum of thrice a positive number and 4 less than the square of the number, when divided by 4 more than the
number, yields a quotient of 6.
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This should be uncomplicated to solve. You are asked for the positive result.
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Also notice that the original equation is undefined for x at -4.
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