Question

The sum of a number and its square is 42. Which equation can be used to find the two numbers for which this is

true?
O x2 + x = 42
O x2 + 2x = 42
O x2 + x + 42 = 0
O x2 + 2x + 42 = 0
ark this and return

Answer 1

x² + x = 42

Explanation:

let x = a number

then x² is the square of the number

x² + x is the sum of the square of the number and the number.

x² + x = 42