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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Two times a certain integer is 6 more than twice its square. Find the integers. I stopped at this equation : 2x^2-2x+6

OpenStudy (pixiedust1):

Okay. Let's break down this sentence. "Two times a certain interger" means 2x. Next is the word "is". "Is" translates to an equal sign. Now, the equation looks like... 2x=

OpenStudy (pixiedust1):

Okay. Next we have "6 more than twice it's square". We have to do twice the square first, based on the way it's phrased. 2x^2 Now add 6 2x^2+6

OpenStudy (pixiedust1):

Okay, now let's combine the first and second phrase. 2x=2x^2+6

OpenStudy (pixiedust1):

I'm positive that you know how to solve a an equation, so I'm gonna stop there. If you have any questions, please send me a direct message, or mention me @PixieDust1

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