Question

The sum of a number and its square is 132. Find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

-12 or 11.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

-12 or 11

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

Then its square is x^2

x^2+x=132

x^2+x−132=0

(x+12)(x−11)=0

x=−12and11

∴The number is either

−12 or 11