Question

Who is the genius here to help this question​

Answer 1

Hello!

The number = x

SO:

(x + 2)² = 9

x² + 4x - 5 = 0

(x - 1)(x + 5) = 0

x - 1 = 0 x + 5 = 0

x = 1 x = -5

it's a negative number, so it's -5.

Verification:

-5 + 2 = -3

-3² = 9

SO THE NUMBER IS -5