Question

Find the number. PLEASE HELP!!!

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 18or x = - 20

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

x² + 2x = 360 ( subtract 360 from both sides )

x² + 2x - 360 = 0 ← quadratic in standard form

Consider the factors of the constant term (- 360) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (+ 2)

The factors are + 20 and - 18, since

20 × - 18 = - 360 and 20 - 18 = 2 , thus

(x + 20)(x - 18) = 0

Equate each factor to zero and solve for x

x + 20 = 0 ⇒ x = - 20

x - 18 = 0 ⇒ x = 18

Thus the number could be 18 or - 20

Answer 2

Answer:

X=18

Step-by-step explanation: