Question

X(x-5) (x+5) - (x+2) (x^2 - 2x +4) = 17

Answer 1

x[x²-25] - [x³+8] = 17

x³- 25x - x³- 8 = 17

-25x = 17 + 8

-25x = 25

x = -1

Answer 2

Mm the answer I’m guessing is 17