SOLUTION: An odd number when added to its squares equals to 182. find the odd numbers

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Question 696754:


An odd number when added to its squares equals to 182. find the odd numbers
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+X^2=182
X^2+X-182=0
(X-13)(X+14)=0
X-13=0
X=13 ANS.
PROOF:
13+13^2=182
13+169=182
182=182