Question 672409: If the square of a positive number is increased by 3 times the number,the result is 54.Find the number. Found 2 solutions by ReadingBoosters, stanbon:Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! + 3x = 54
...
...
(x+9)(x-6)
...
x = -9 or x = 6
...
since it is a positive number
.....................
Delighted to help.
-Reading Boosters
Website: www.MyHomeworkAnswers.com
Wanting for others what we want for ourselves.
You can put this solution on YOUR website! If the square of a positive number is increased by 3 times the number,the result is 54.Find the number.
------------------------------
Let the number be "x":
Equation:
x^2 + 3x = 54
--------
x^2 + 3x - 54 = 0
(x+9)(x-6) = 0
----
x = -9 or x = 6
======================
Cheers,
Stan H.
==================
(