SOLUTION: three times the squares of a number equals two times the number. find the numbers.

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Question 650079: three times the squares of a number equals two times the number. find the numbers.
Found 2 solutions by nerdybill, shweta:
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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three times the squares of a number equals two times the number. find the number.
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Let x = the number
then
3x^2 = 2x
dividing both sides by x:
3x = 2
x = 2/3

Answer by shweta(56) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the number be 'x'
Square of the number =x^2
Three time the square of a number=3*x^2
Given:
3*x^2=2*x
We have to bring variable on one side
(3*x^2)/x=2
3x=2
x=2/3