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#1 2014-09-07 15:07:08
- math137
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Help on Algebra Problem
This is the problem:
If (x - a)(x - 1) + 1 = (x + b)(x + c) is true for all x and if a, b, and c are integers, find the sum of all possible values of a.
Thanks!
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#2 2014-09-07 18:23:27
- bobbym
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Re: Help on Algebra Problem
Hi;
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#3 2014-09-08 10:21:15
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Re: Help on Algebra Problem
Thanks for replying bobbym! I might have more questions that I may post here and would appreciate it if you helped me answer them.
Thanks again!
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#4 2014-09-08 13:00:53
- bobbym
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Re: Help on Algebra Problem
Hi;
Was it right?
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#5 2014-09-08 13:01:33
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Re: Help on Algebra Problem
Yes, you were (as always)! 
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#6 2014-09-08 13:02:55
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Re: Help on Algebra Problem
It was a little on the iffy side. Glad to help.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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