SOLUTION: Hi. I was doing some homework and I came across this question. x(x+2)(x+7)=24 The directions were to solve for x. And I would really like to know how.

SOLUTION: Hi. I was doing some homework and I came across this question. x(x+2)(x+7)=24 The directions were to solve for x. And I would really like to know how.

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Question 323398: Hi. I was doing some homework and I came across this question.
x(x+2)(x+7)=24
The directions were to solve for x. And I would really like to know how.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x(x+2)(x+7)=24
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Start with the factors of 24.
1,2,3,4 & 6
If you try x = 1, it's done.

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