If the sum of a number and its square is 272, What is the number? Choose the correct choice:
A) 16 B) 77 C) 25 D) 87 E) 171
Explanation:   Let the integer be x.   Then, x + x2 = 272   x2 + x - 272 = 0   (x + 17) (x – 16) = 0   x = 16   16NSWER: 16
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If the sum of a number and its square is 272, What is the number?