SOLUTION: if a number is increased by 30, it is less than its square by 12. Find the number

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Question 800596: if a number is increased by 30, it is less than its square by 12. Find the number
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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if a number is increased by 30, it is less than its square by 12. Find the number
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x + 30 = x^2-12
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x^2 - x -42 = 0
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Factor:
(x-7)(x+6) = 0
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x = 7 or x = -6
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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