Question

Find a number whose square root is 24 more than 5 times the number.


How do I set up this problem?

Thank you for any help!

Answer 1

see

http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1287864562

Answer 2

5n = √n + 24

Solve for n.

Answer 3

I goofed. Reiny is right.