If x2 is added to x, the sum is 42.
x^2 + x = 42
Subtract 42 from both sides:
x^2 + x - 42 = 0
We have a quadratic equation. Using our quadratic equation solver, we get:
x = 6 and x = -7
Since the problem does not state positive number solutions, they are both answers.
x^2 + x = 42
Subtract 42 from both sides:
x^2 + x - 42 = 0
We have a quadratic equation. Using our quadratic equation solver, we get:
x = 6 and x = -7
Since the problem does not state positive number solutions, they are both answers.