document.write( "Question 323398: Hi. I was doing some homework and I came across this question.\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #231455 by Alan3354(69443)\"\" \"About 
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x(x+2)(x+7)=24
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\n" ); document.write( "Start with the factors of 24.
\n" ); document.write( "1,2,3,4 & 6
\n" ); document.write( "If you try x = 1, it's done.
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