2x^2 - 11 = 87
2x^2 = 87 + 11 = 98
x^2 = 98/2 = 49
x = sqrt (49) = + or - 7
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
(6/5)√x = x - 6
(36/25)x = x² - 12x + 36
0 = x² - 13.44x + 36
x = (13.44 ± √(13.44² - 4(1)(36))) / (2(1))
x = (13.44 ± 6.052569702...) / 2
x = 3.69371... zebras
or
x = 9.74628... zebras
In either case we have some odd fractions of zebras hanging around. This makes me highly suspect that the question is misreported
If you were selling an items for $35.50 as the original price, but you give 30% off the item price then the result of it's cost would be:
Sale / Discounted Price: $26.95
Then if you're wondering, you'll be saving this amount of money:
Amount Saved (Discount): $11.55
Hope this helps!