Question
Find a number whose square root is 24 more than 5 times the number.
How do I set up this problem?
How do I set up this problem?
Answers
Reiny
let the number be x
√x = 5x+24
square both sides
x = 25x^2 + 240x + 576
25x^2 + 239 + 576 = 0
If you use the formula on this quadratic you will see that it has no real solution.
√x = 5x+24
square both sides
x = 25x^2 + 240x + 576
25x^2 + 239 + 576 = 0
If you use the formula on this quadratic you will see that it has no real solution.