Question

6 times a number is 27 less than the square of that number. Find the positive solution.

Answer 1

Answer:

9

Step-by-step explanation:

6n = n² - 27

n² - 6n - 27 = 0

n² - 9n + 3n - 27 = 0

n(n - 9) + 3(n - 9) = 0

(n - 9)(n + 3) = 0

n = -3, 9