A number x is multiplied with itself and then added to the product of 4 and x. If the result of these two operations is -3, what is the value of x? Select the correct option:
A) -4  B) -1 and -3  C) 2  D) 4  E) Cannot be determined.
A number x is multiplied with itself --&gt; X^2   added to the product of 4 and x --&gt; X^2+4X   If the result of these two operations is -3 --&gt; X^2+4X=-3   i.e X^2+4X+3=0 is the Quadratic equation which needs to be solved.   (X+1)(X+3) = 0   Hence X=-1. X=-3   IMO -1 and -3
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A number x is multiplied with itself and then added to the product of 4 and x. If the result of these two operations is -3, what is the value of x?