When 5 is subtracted from the square of a number, the result is 4 times the number. Find the negative solution.

The negative solution is - 1.

let

the number = x

When 5 is subtracted from the square of a number can be represented as follows;

The result is 4 times the number. The remaining part of the equation can be represented as follows:

Lets find the negative solution below

x²- 5 - 4x = 0

x² - 4x - 5 = 0

x² + x - 5x - 5 = 0

x(x + 1) -5(x + 1)

(x-5)(x + 1)

x = 5 or -1

Therefore, the negative solution is - 1.

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Step-by-step explanation:

subtract 4x on both sides.

Since x cannot be negative, multiply by -1.

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