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Question 175094: Please can you help i dont get this math question thanks!!:)
1. If a number is added to its square, the result is 56. Find the number.
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A number x

That number's square x%5E2

A number added to it's square x%5E2%2Bx

The result is 56: x%5E2%2Bx=56

Put the equation into standard form and solve the quadratic:

x%5E2%2Bx-56=0 Hint: -7%2A8=-56 and -7%2B8=1

Yes, there are two numbers that exhibit the given characteristics.