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24-08-2020
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Please, I need help! a positive integer is subtracted from its square. The sum is 56. Write and solve a quadratic equation to find the number. Thank you!

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Answer:

8

Step-by-step explanation:

x² − x = 56

x² − x − 56 = 0

(x − 8) (x + 7) = 0

x = -7 or 8

x is positive, so x = 8.

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