Question 761269: five times a certain number is the same as the number multiplied by itself Found 2 solutions by stanbon, solver91311:Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! five times a certain number is the same as the number multiplied by itself
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Let the number be "x".
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Equation:
5x = x^2
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x^2-5x = 0
x(x-5) = 0
x = 0 or x = 5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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