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Find a positive real number such that its square is equal to 14 times the number, increased by 240.

User Domso
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The correct answer is 24.

User Jacek B Budzynski
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Answer:

Explanation:

Let's call the "positive real number" X.

Basically, the question is a riddle asking for the "solution" to 14x+240=x²

Figure that out, and

The answer is 24.

User Asoub
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