SOLUTION: three times the squares of a number equals two times the number. find the numbers.

Question 650079: three times the squares of a number equals two times the number. find the numbers.
Found 2 solutions by nerdybill, shweta:
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
three times the squares of a number equals two times the number. find the number.
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Let x = the number
then
3x^2 = 2x
dividing both sides by x:
3x = 2
x = 2/3
Answer by shweta(56) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the number be 'x'
Square of the number =x^2
Three time the square of a number=3*x^2
Given:
3*x^2=2*x
We have to bring variable on one side
(3*x^2)/x=2
3x=2
x=2/3

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