Question 952407: The square of a number increased by four is twice the number
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The square of a number increased by four is twice the number
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write an equation for exactly for what it says
n^2 + 4 = 2n
Arrange as a quadratic equation, subtract 2n from both sides
n^2 - 2n + 4 = 0
you can see that this equation has no real roots, no solution
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