The square of a negative number increased by 6 times the number is 72. Find the number.

y = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

(y + 6) × y = 72

y = negative number²

When negative numbers are squared they become positive.

y = 6

Check

(6 + 6) × 6 = 72

12 × 6 = 72

step-by-step explanation:

you divide the denominator by the numerator on both sides and if the quotients are equal then the fractions are equivalent