Solve.
-The product of a number and 1 less than the number is 56. Find the number.
A) -7 or 8
B) -9 or 6
C) -8 or 7
D) -6 or 9

Name: Solve. -The product of a number and 1 less than the number is 56. Find the number. A) -7 or 8 B) -9 or 6 C) -8 or 7 D) -6 or 9
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The equation can be set up as x(x - 1) = 56. Solving this quadratic equation, we get x^2 - x - 56 = 0. Factoring, we find (x - 8)(x + 7) = 0, giving us x = 8 or x = -7.

Solve. -The Product of a Number and 1 Less Than the the Number