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document.write( "I need help solving AND factoring the following equation (taken from Bittinger's College Algebra:  Graphs and Models 4th Edition, page 76, problem number 39.)\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "A point to remember:  The x^2 is NEGATIVE, and the 2x and 3 are both POSITIVE.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Thank you in advance! </SPAN>\n" );
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