SOLUTION: The square of a number,x decreased by twice the number itself, is 10 more than the number. Write an equation that represents this statement.f

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Question 917134: The square of a number,x decreased by twice the number itself, is 10 more than the number. Write an equation that represents this statement.f
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, stanbon:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2 - 2x = x + 10
f(x) = x^2 - 3x - 10

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The square of a number,x decreased by twice the number itself, is 10 more than the number. Write an equation that represents this statement.
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x^2 - 2x = x + 10
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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