Question

The square of a number exceeds the number by 72 . Find the number​

Answer 1

Solution - Refer to the attachment

Answer 2

Answer:9 or -8

Step-by-step explanation:2 = x + 72

x^2 - (x+72) = 0

x^2 -x -72 = 0

x^2 - 9x + 8x -72 = 0

x(x-9)+8(x-9)=0

(x+8)(x-9)=0

x=9,x=-8