The sum of a number and its square is 42. which equation can be used to find the two numbers for which this is true? x2 + x = 42 x2 + 2x = 42 x2 + x + 42 = 0 x2 + 2x + 42 = 0

x^2 + x = 42

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x = the number

Is means equals and sum means add

The sum of a number and its square is 42

x + x^2 = 42

ruth is 6 years old

step-by-step explanation:

6 + 24 = 30,   so 6/30 = .2  

if you do 1/5 it also equals .2, so that is the answer.