Question

square of 9 less than a number is 3 less than the number

Answer 1

Answer:Let the number be x, then (x - 9)^2 = x - 3

x^2 - 18x + 81 = x - 3

x^2 - 19x + 84 = 0

(x - 12)(x - 7) = 0

x = 12 or 7

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Answer 2

The answer would be 7 or 12