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Write an equation for the given statement: A number multiplied by itself is 12 more than the number.


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Solution

Forming an equation

Equation : An equation is made up of two expressions connected by equals sign '='.

Let the number be x.

A number is multiplied by itself means x is multiplied by x.

12 more than the number means 12 is added to the number x.

According to the statement,

x×x=12+xx2=12+x

Therefore, the equation is x2=12+x.


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