SOLUTION: find a negative real number such that the square of the sum of the number and 6 is equal to 441

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Numbers -> SOLUTION: find a negative real number such that the square of the sum of the number and 6 is equal to 441      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 885224: find a negative real number such that the square of the sum of the number and 6 is equal to 441
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x+6)^2=441
What is the square root of 441? 21 or -21
You know it's negative from the problem.
-21 = 6 + ?
-27