Raymond B. answered 04/08/21
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x + x^2 = 6(x+1) = 6x +6
x^2 +x -6x -6 = 0
x^2 -5x - 6 = 0
(x-6)(x+1) = 0
x =6
6+36 = 6(7)
42 = 42
Deanna R.
asked 04/15/20A positive integer number increased by its square is equal to 6 times the next higher positive integer number. Find the number.
Raymond B. answered 04/08/21
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
x + x^2 = 6(x+1) = 6x +6
x^2 +x -6x -6 = 0
x^2 -5x - 6 = 0
(x-6)(x+1) = 0
x =6
6+36 = 6(7)
42 = 42
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