SOLUTION: The sum of a number squared and 3 less than twice the number is 176.

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Question 1014861: The sum of a number squared and 3 less than twice the number is 176.
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The sum of a number squared and 3 less than twice the number is 176.
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x%5E2+%2B+%282x+-+3%29 = 176.

x%5E2+%2B+2x+-+179 = 0.

Solve this quadratic equation using the quadratic formula.