Question: A number raised to the power of 2 more than three times a certain integer is equal to the same number multiplied by itself five times. Find the integer.
A ) 1 B ) 73 C ) -1 D ) 32
Steps to derive
1 Let the number = x
2 Let the required integer = p
3 So, x2+3p = x × x × x × x × x [Number raised to the power of 2 + 3 times an integer = number multiplied by itself 5 times.]