Problema Solution
State this word problem as a quadratic equation. Solve and check.
If the square of a positive number is increased by 3 time the number, the result is 54. Find the number.
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let 'x' represent the positive number, x>0
x^2 + 3x = 54
by solving we find:
x = 6
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the number is 6.