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Find all real numbers that satisfy $(x^2+3x+2)(x^2-2x-1)(x^2-7x+12)+24=0$.
The solution to the given equation is not a single value, but rather a set of values for x that satisfy the equation. This set of solutions is called the roots or solutions of the equation.
Yes, there are restrictions on the values of x in this equation. The restrictions are based on the properties of the quadratic formula, and they ensure that the solutions are real numbers.
This equation can be solved by using the quadratic formula or by factoring. In this case, factoring is the most efficient method. You can use the distributive property to expand the equation and then group like terms together. From there, you can use the zero product property to find the roots of the equation.
Yes, this equation can be solved algebraically. The process of factoring and finding the roots of the equation is an algebraic method of solving the equation.
The two main methods for solving this equation are factoring and using the quadratic formula. Other possible methods include graphing or using a calculator to find the roots of the equation.