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Question 1058220: The sum of the square of a number and five times the number itself is 24. By solving a quadratic equation, find the two possible values for the number Answer by ikleyn(52798) (Show Source):
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The sum of the square of a number and five times the number itself is 24. By solving a quadratic equation,
find the two possible values for the number
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= 24, --->
= 0.
Factor
(x+8)*(x-3) = 0,
the roots are -8 and 3.
Answer. The numbers are -8 and 3.
