Question 672409
If the square of a positive number is increased by 3 times the number,the result is 54.Find the number.
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Let the number be "x":
Equation:
x^2 + 3x = 54
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x^2 + 3x - 54 = 0
(x+9)(x-6) = 0
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x = -9 or x = 6
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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