Answer:
The number could be
1 1/2 or -2
explanation:
From the data, taking the number to be x, we write:
2x^2 + x =6
Subtract 6 from both sides.
2x^2 + x - 6 = 0
Factorise.
2x^2 + 4x - 3x - 6 = 0
2x(x + 2) - 3(x + 2) = 0
(2x - 3)(x + 2) = 0
2x - 3 = 0 or x +2 = -2
x = 3/2 = 1 1/2 or x = -2
