#The value of x
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Replace x to t + 3/4
In this equation, replace every x to (t + 3/4)
And simplify the result equation
Let's start from a simple case
(x + 1)(x + 2) = 10
3/2 is a midpoint between +1 and +2
x + 1 = (x + 3/2) - 1/2
x + 2 = (x + 3/2) + 1/2
So let x + 3/2 = t
Then: (t - 1/2)(t + 1/2) = 10
Apply (a+b)(a-b) = (a^2 - b^2)
(t^2 - 1/4) = 10
Easier to solve. We even don't need to calculate a discriminant
You're welcome 🙂
WolphamAlpha says there are four monstruous roots (two are real)
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