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When a number is squared, the result is five times the original number. Find the number.

Solution

Wh e n a n u mb er i s s q u a re d, t h e res u lt i s f i v e t im es t h e or i g ina l n u mb er . F in d t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : 5 or 0

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

(x)^{2} = 5 x

Solve for

x, x^{2} = 5 x : x = 5, x = 0

The number : 5 or 0

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