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16 December, 08:16

The square of a positve number id 24 more than 5 times the number. what is the value of the number?

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  1. 16 December, 08:31
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    The number is 8.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    If the positive number is x then:

    x^2 = 5x + 24

    x^2 - 5x - 24 = 0

    (x - 8) (x + 3) = 0

    x = 8, - 3.

    x is positive so the answer is 8.
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