Find the square of a number, such that thrice of the number, would make the number exceed its half by - Maths - Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

Question

Find the square of a number, such that thrice of the number, would
make the number exceed its half by 5

Neha V · Accepted Answer

Let the number be x, so its square will be 
x2

According to question:

3x = (x/2) + 5

=> 6x = x +10

=> 5x = 10

=> x = 2

Required answer is 2

Find the square of a number, such that thrice of the number, would make the number exceed its half by 5.