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When a number is added to its square, the result is 56 . Determine the number

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Whenanumberisaddedtoitssquare,theresultis56.Determinethenumber

Solution

Thenumber:7or−8
Solution steps
Represent the number with x
A.T.Q.:x2+x=56
Solve for x,x2+x=56:x=7,x=−8
Thenumber:7or−8

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