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5 times a number is 14 less than the square of that number. Find the negative solution.

5 times a number is 14 less than the square of that number. Find the negative solution.
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5 times a number is 14 less than the square of that number. Find the negative solution.

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Answer:

5x=x^2 -14

x^2 - 5x - 14 =0

(x - 7) (x +2)=0

x= -2

The number is -2.

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