SOLUTION: Factor (x+3)^2-2(x+3)-35. Use substitution

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Question 218076: Factor (x+3)^2-2(x+3)-35. Use substitution
Answer by jim_thompson5910(21667) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint: Let z=x%2B3 and use that substitution to get z%5E2-2z%2B35. Now see if you can factor z%5E2-2z%2B35. Note: once you're done factoring z%5E2-2z%2B35, don't forget to plug in z=x%2B3 (to go back to variables in 'x').