Question

Translate this problem to an equation and solve.If a number is subtracted from its square, the result is 2. Find the number. @tcarroll010

Answer 1

Let \(x\) be the number. Then the square of the number is \(x^2\) and our equation is \[x^2-x=2\]

Answer 2

You should be able to figure that out without any algebra if you think about it for a moment...

Answer 3

i did but i dont get it @Noura11

Answer 4

@shortie1515 I have answered it in another place !