SOLUTION: I´m thinking of a number. This number is 12 less than its square- What could my number be?

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Question 916347: I´m thinking of a number. This number is 12 less than its square- What could my number be?
Answer by EdenWolf(517) About Me  (Show Source):
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The number that you are thinking of is probably -3, because %28-3%29%5E2 is 9, and 9-%28-3%29 is 12.