The sum of a negative integer and 2 has the same value as the square of that integer.What is the integer?
not just an answer.
F.-2
G.-1
H.0
J.1
K.3
To solve this problem, we need to set up an algebraic equation based on the given information and then solve for the unknown variable. Let's call the unknown integer "x."
According to the problem, the sum of a negative integer (which can be written as -x) and 2 is equal to the square of that integer (x^2).
So, we can write the equation as:
-x + 2 = x^2
To simplify the equation, let's bring all terms to one side:
x^2 + x - 2 = 0
Now, we can solve this quadratic equation by factoring or using the quadratic formula. However, in this case, the equation can be factored easily:
(x + 2)(x - 1) = 0
Setting each factor equal to 0, we get:
x + 2 = 0 or x - 1 = 0
Solving each equation separately, we find:
x = -2 or x = 1
Therefore, the possible integer solutions are -2 and 1.
Looking at the given answer choices, the correct integer is J. 1
do it the same way I just showed you in your last post
Let me know what you think.