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20 points solve (x-3)(x^2+3x+9)=37

User Whatf
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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

(x - 3)(x² + 3x + 9) = 37 ← distribute left side

x³ + 3x² + 9x - 3x² - 9x - 27 = 37 , simplify left side by collecting like terms

x³ - 27 = 37 ( add 27 to both sides )

x³ = 64 ( take cube root of both sides )

x =
\sqrt[3]{64} = 4

User Toothful
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Answer:

the answer is x = 4.

1. use the quadratic formula.

2. use a coordinate plane to check your answer.

hope this helps.

User Saulo
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