Question 1086058
number is x, 3 times it squared is 3x^2, 3 times it squared minus 6 is 3x^2-6
3x^2-6=14
3x^2=20
x^2=20/3
x=sqrt(60)/3, after rationalizing.  
square x and it is 60/9
multiply it by 3 and get 60/3=20
20-6=14
numerically, x=2.58
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