6 times a number is 16 less than the square of that number. Find the positive

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Digger

11 March, 03:23

6 times a number is 16 less than the square of that number. Find the positive

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Aimee · Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

write the equation out:

6x=x^2-16

rewrite to x^2-16=6x

now subtract 6x from both sides and set the equation to = 0

x^2-6x-16=0

now use foil (x-8) (x+2)

6 times a number is 16 less than the square of that number. Find the positivesolution

6 times a number is 16 less than the square of that number. Find the positive

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