Solve the problem.
-The product of a number and 7 less than the number is -12. Find the number.
A)3 or 4
B)-4 or -3
C)-5 or -4
D)4 or 5

Name: Solve the problem. -The product of a number and 7 less than the number is -12. Find the number. A)3 or 4 B)-4 or -3 C)-5 or -4 D)4 or 5
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The product of a number and 7 less than the number is -12. Let x be the number. Then, x(x - 7) = -12. x^2 - 7x + 12 = 0. (x - 3)(x - 4) = 0. x = 3 or x = 4.

Solve the Problem. -The Product of a Number and 7 Less Than the Less