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Question 861595: I really need help in a problem. I dont know where to begin or even the process. Please help! The question is, "The square of a certain positive number is 5 more than four times the number itself. Find the number." Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The square of a certain positive number is 5 more than four times the number itself. Find the number."
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Equation:
x^2 = 4x + 5
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x^2-4x-5 = 0
(x-5)(x+1) = 0
Positive solution:
x = 5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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