Question 1144184
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x^2 = 2x + 15


x^2 - 2x - 15 = 0.


(x-5)*(x+3) = 0


The roots are x= 5  and  x= -3.


<U>Answer</U>.  There are 2 (two) such numbers, 5 and -3.
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