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8 May, 16:13

If 5 times a number is subtracted from 3 times its

square, the result is 2. Find the number.

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  1. 8 May, 16:36
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    x = 2 or x = - 1/3

    Step-by-step explanation:

    3x² - 5x = 2

    3x² - 5x - 2 = 0

    (x - 2) (3x + 1) = 0

    x = 2 or x = - 1/3
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