johnsonjaidyn156 johnsonjaidyn156
  • 22-04-2021
  • Mathematics
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the square of a number decreased by 15 is twice the number. find the number

further explanation please

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MarvelDude MarvelDude
  • 22-04-2021

Answer:

x = 5, -3

Step-by-step explanation:

x² - 15 = 2x

x² - 2x - 15 = 0

(x - 5)(x + 3) = 0

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