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The square of a negative number is ten more than three times the negative number. Find the number.

Solution

The square of a negative number is ten more than three times the negative number. Find the number.

Solution

The number : - 2

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x^{2} = 10 + 3 x

Solve for

x, x^{2} = 10 + 3 x : x = 5, x = - 2

Select negative solutions:

- 2

The number : - 2

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