If 12 is subtracted from one-third of the square of a positive number, the difference is 15.

Aakash Shah

3 years ago

If 12 is subtracted from one-third of the square of a positive number, the difference is 15. Express this statement in an equation.

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Aakash Shah

3 years ago

Let, the required positive number be x.

Now, by the question

\(\frac13x^2-12=15\)

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