Arturo O. answered  04/23/20
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x2 - 54 = 3x
x2 - 3x - 54 = 0
(x + 6)(x - 9) = 0
x = -6 or 9
Logan A.
asked  04/22/20When 54 is subtracted from the square of a number, the result is 3 times the number. Find the positive and negative solutions.
Arturo O. answered  04/23/20
Experienced Physics Teacher for Physics Tutoring
x2 - 54 = 3x
x2 - 3x - 54 = 0
(x + 6)(x - 9) = 0
x = -6 or 9
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