What number exceeeds its square by the greatest amount?

Pick a variable for "a number".

Write an expression for the square of the number.

Form the difference of the number and its square.

Maximize.

(This can be done using algebra -- just find the vertex -- if you're not familiar with taking derivatives.)

If you get stuck, please reply showing how far you have gotten. Thank you.

Eliz.
 
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