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The sum of a number and its square is30. Find the number.

Solution

T h e s u m o f a n u mb er an d i t s s q u a re i s 30. F in d t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : 5 or - 6

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x + x^{2} = 30

Solve for

x, x + x^{2} = 30 : x = 5, x = - 6

The number : 5 or - 6

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