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MATH / The solutions of x(x−3)=1 may be expressed in the form (a+√(b))/(c) and (a−√(b))/(c), where a, b, and c are prime numbers. Find abc.

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The solutions of x(x3)=1x(x-3)=1 may be expressed in the form a+bc\frac{a+\sqrt{b}}{c} and abc\frac{a-\sqrt{b}}{c}, where aa, bb, and cc are prime numbers. Find abcabc.
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The solutions of x(x−3)=1 may be expressed in the form (a+√(b))/(c) and (a−√(b))/(c), where a, b, and c are prime numbers.  Find abc.
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The solutions of $x(x-3)=1$ may be expressed in the form $\frac{a+\sqrt{b}}{c}$ and $\frac{a-\sqrt{b}}{c}$, where $a$, $b$, and $c$ are prime numbers.  Find $abc$.

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Level 4

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Algebra

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