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Advanced MathEasy–MediumSolutions of a quadratic in a word setting

Advanced Math practice question

A number squared, plus the number, equals 12. Which of the following could be the number?

  1. A. 3Correct
  2. B. 4
  3. C. 6
  4. D. 12

Answer: A. 3

3² + 3 = 12. The other solution is −4.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 4
4² + 4 = 20.
C. 6
6² + 6 = 42.
D. 12
12² + 12 = 156.

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