Question 800201
The product of a number decreased by 3 and increased by 5 is 9. Find all numbers satisfying this condition. 
A. Write the polynomial equation described above.
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Equation:: (x-3)(x+5) = 9
x^2 + 2x - 15 = 9
 
B. Solve the equation and enter your solutions below.
x^2 + 2x -24 = 0
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Factor:
(x+6)(x-4) = 0
x = -6 or x = 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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