A positive number, when added to its square, gives 56. The number is:

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  1. 12
  2. 9
  3. 7
  4. 8

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Option 3 : 7
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Given:

A positive number, when added to its square, gives 56.

Formula used:

Let the number be x

x + x2 = 56

Calculation:

x + x2 = 56

⇒ x2 + x - 56 = 0

Solving the quadratic equation:

⇒ (x + 8)(x - 7) = 0

⇒ x = - 8 or x = 7

Since x is a positive number, x = 7

∴ The correct answer is option (3).

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