Question 1042159
*[tex \large x + x^2 = 132]


*[tex \large x^2 + x - 132 = 0]


You can either use guess-and-check, or factor the left-hand-side, or use the quadratic formula. You should obtain two solutions x = 11 and x = -12. To check:


*[tex \large 11 + 11^2 = 132]


*[tex \large -12 + (-12)^2 = 132]