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solve for x, 5 times a number is 36 less than the square of that number

Solution

so l v e f or x, 5 t im es a n u mb er i s 36 l ess t han t h e s q u a re o f t ha t n u mb er

Solution

The number : 9 or - 4

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

5 x = x^{2} - 36

Solve for

x, 5 x = x^{2} - 36 : x = 9, x = - 4

The number : 9 or - 4

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