Answer: 6
Step-by-step explanation:
6^2 or 6 x 6 = 36
6 x 4 = 24
36 - 24 = 12
The number six fits all of the criteria’s so it will be the correct answer.
Positive solution of phrase is 6
4 times a number is 12 less than the square of that number
Positive solution of phrase
Given number = a
So,
4a = a² - 12
a² - 4a - 12 = 0
a² - 6a + 2a - 12 = 0
a(a - 6) + 2(a - 6) = 0
So,
a = 6, -2
Positive solution of phrase = 6
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