[SPLIT] If a number x is squared and add or subtract 5, the resu

[taja]

I need help to solve this problem: If a number x is squared and add or subtract 5, the result is A SQUARE. What is the number? I say 2and -2. Please help!

 

[mmm4444bot]

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Why are you posting your question at the end of somebody else's discussion? Please use the NEWTOPIC button to start your own thread.

You are correct; x = 2 or x = -2.

Is confirmation the type of help for which you are trying to ask?

Cheers,

~ Howard I Noe

 

[stapel]

New question split from unrelated thread.