Transporter Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 this is the question: a = 5 b + a^2 = 50 What is b? Need help plz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyoui Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 b = 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Much Scare Wow Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 a^2 = a x a = 25 50 - 25 = 25 = b If you need the working out for bonus marks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxd Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 20 minutes ago, Transporter said: this is the question: a = 5 b + a^2 = 50 What is b? Need help plz you're essentially being asked, "what plus 5 squared = 50." 5^2=25 25+?=50? Now unless i'm retarded and missed something. The answer's 25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
