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algebra intermediate

Problem

Find the number of ordered triples of real numbers that satisfy
Solution
Let and Then and so the given equations become We re-write these as Then by Vieta's formulas, and are the roots of which factors as Therefore, are equal to 3, 3, and in some order.

This leads to the solutions for a total of solutions.
Final answer
3