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Factor x^2 - 8x + 15 + x^2 - 4x + 3


Find all values of x such that x^2 - 8x + 15 + x^2 - 4x + 3 = 0. If you find more than one value, then list your solutions, separated by commas.

 Jan 14, 2024
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First,  simplify/reduce it to :

2x ^2 -12x + 18 =0      factor out '2'

2 ( x^2 -6x + 9) = 0       now it ieasier to factor 

2 ( x -3)(x-3)  = 0             shows x = 3 

 Jan 14, 2024

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