Question

the square of a number decreased by 7 is equal to 48 what is that number?

Answer 1

Answer:

about 7.42

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us make x the number

Make an equation: $x^{2} -7=48$

Now let us solve the equation:

$x^{2} =48+7$

$x^{2} =55$

$x=\sqrt{55}$

If you use a caluclator you will get an answer of x≈7.42

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