SOLUTION: solve the problem. use five step problem-solving approach. A number is 30 less than its square. Find all such numbers

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Question 341346: solve the problem. use five step problem-solving approach. A number is 30 less than its square. Find all such numbers
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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n+30=n^2
n^2-n-30=0
(n-6)(n+5)=0
n=6, n=-5
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Ed