Question 1058220
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The sum of the square of a number and five times the number itself is 24.  By solving a quadratic equation, 
find the two possible values for the number
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{{{x^2 + 5x}}} = 24,   --->

{{{x^2 + 5x - 24}}} = 0.


Factor

(x+8)*(x-3) = 0,

the roots are -8 and 3.

<U>Answer</U>.  The numbers are -8 and 3.
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