Question

Translate The difference between a number squared and 14 is 50

Answer 1

`x^(2) - 14 = 50`

Explanation:

Let x = Unknown number

Number squared =
`x^(2)`

Difference between the number squared and 14 is 50:

=
`x^(2) - 14 = 50`

=
`x^(2) = 14 + 50`

=
`x^(2) = 64`

(NOTE: It cannot be
`14 - x^(2) = 50` since:

`x^(2) = 14 - 50` which would mean
`x^(2) = -36` and a square of a number CANNOT be a negative number)

Taking the square root of both sides to get rid of the square:

=
`x = √(64)`

= x = ±8