SOLUTION: The square of a number minus twice the number is 48. Find the number. --Thanks!

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Question 337078: The square of a number minus twice the number is 48. Find the number. --Thanks!
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The square of a number minus twice the number is 48.
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Let the number be "x":
x^2-2x-48 = 0
(x-8)(x+6) = 0
x = 8 or x = -6
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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