The sum of a natural number and its square is 156. Find the number.
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Given:-
The sum of a natural number and its square is 156.
To Find:-
The number.
Formula to be used:-
Splitting middle term
Comparing the given equation with ax² + bx + c = 0
Solution:-
Let the required number be x.
According to the Question,
⇒ x² + x - 156 = 0
⇒ x² + 13x - 12x - 156 = 0
⇒ x(x + 13) - 12 (x + 13) = 0
⇒ (x - 12) (x + 13) = 0
⇒ x - 12 = 0 or x + 13 = 0
⇒ x = 12, - 13 (As x can't be negative)
⇒ x = 12
Hence, the required natural number is 12.
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