If the sum of a number and its square is 182, what is the number?
Choose the correct choice from the following:
A) 13 B) 26 C) 39 D) 45 E) None
Solution   Let the number be x.   Then, x + x2 = 182	‹=›x2 + x - 182 = 0   ‹=›(x + 14) (x - 13) = 0.   ‹=›x = 13.   13nswer 13
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If the sum of a number and its square is 182, what is the number?