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Solve Quadratic from Polynomial Equation

The document outlines the process of solving the equation (x + 3)(x + 5)(x + 7)(x + 9) = 9 by grouping terms and substituting y = x^2 + 12x. It simplifies to a quadratic equation y^2 + 62y + 936 = 0, which yields two solutions for y. Finally, it solves for x, resulting in x = -6 and x = -6 ± √10.

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Solve Quadratic from Polynomial Equation

The document outlines the process of solving the equation (x + 3)(x + 5)(x + 7)(x + 9) = 9 by grouping terms and substituting y = x^2 + 12x. It simplifies to a quadratic equation y^2 + 62y + 936 = 0, which yields two solutions for y. Finally, it solves for x, resulting in x = -6 and x = -6 ± √10.

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(x + 3)(x + 5)(x + 7)(x + 9) = 9

Group terms:

[(x2 + 12x + 27)(x2 + 12x + 35)] = 9

Let y = x2 + 12x, then:

(y + 27)(y + 35) = 9

Multiply and simplify:

y 2 + 62y + 945 = 9 ⇒ y 2 + 62y + 936 = 0

Solve the quadratic:

y = −26 or y = −36

Now solve:
√
x2 + 12x = −26 ⇒ x2 + 12x + 26 = 0 ⇒ x = −6 ± 10

x2 + 12x = −36 ⇒ x2 + 12x + 36 = 0 ⇒ x = −6


Final Answer: √
x = −6, x = −6 ± 10

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