Solving a Quadratic Equation by Factorization Method
The sum of tw...
Question
The sum of twice a whole number and three times the square of the next largest whole number is 83. What is the number?
A
6
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B
8
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C
4
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D
−4
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Solution
The correct option is B4 Let the number be x. From the given condition, 2x+3(x+1)2=83 3x2+8x+3=83 3x2+8x−80=0 3x2−12x+20x−80=0 3x(x−4)+20(x−4)+0 (3x+20)(x−4)=0 Since it is an integer, x=4.