document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1115458>Question 1115458</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 1. The sum of thrice a positive number and 4 less than the square of the number, when divided by 4 more than the<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The sum of thrice a positive number and 4 less than the square of the number, when divided by 4 more than the<BR>\n" );
document.write( "number, yields a quotient of 6.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "This should be uncomplicated to solve.  You are asked for the positive result.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Also notice that the original equation is undefined for x at -4. </SPAN>\n" );
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