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There are xboys playing in the park The number of girls playing in the park is equal to the square foot of the number of boys. If the folal number of

boys and girls playing in the park is 12 find the number of boys

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Answer: 3 boys playing in the park

Explanation:

x = boys

x^2 = girls

x + x^2 = 12

x = 3

work check:

(3) + (3)^2 = 12

3 + 9 = 12

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the answer is 6. 6^2 is 36. 36+6=42.

Answer: B, 6

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