When the sum of 48 and 10 times a positive number is subtracted from the square of the number, 0 results. find the number?

Here's the equation

x^2-10x-48=0 now use quadratic equation formula to find the solutions.

There should be three solutions and it's best to use the quadratic formula calculator online for quick results.

x = 5± √ 73 x = 13.544 x = - 3.544

these are what i get