Question

When 36 is subtracted from the square of a number , the result is 5 times the number

Answer 1

Explanation:

`x^2- 36 =5x\\x^2- 36 - 5x =0\\x = 9`

Check:

`9^2 - 36 = 5(9)`

81 - 36 = 45

45 = 45

Therefore, our answer, 9 is correct.

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