SOLUTION: How to write a equation for this word problem? One half the square of a certain number x, plus 4 times the number is 42

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Question 1058109: How to write a equation for this word problem?
One half the square of a certain number x, plus 4 times the number is 42
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, ikleyn:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How to write a equation for this word problem?
One half the square of a certain number x, plus 4 times the number is 42
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(1/2)x^2 + 4 = 42
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by ikleyn(52884) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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How to write a equation for this word problem?
One half the square of a certain number x, plus 4 times the number is 42
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(1/2)x^2 + 4x = 42