The equation (x² + 6x + 9)² - (x² - 6x + 9)² = 0 has how many distinct solutions?

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The equation (x² + 6x + 9)² - (x² - 6x + 9)² = 0 has how many distinct solutions?

(A) Zero
(B) One
(C) Two
(D) Three
(E) Four

Answer: B
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Brent@GMATPrepNow wrote:
Sun Oct 30, 2022 6:28 am
The equation (x² + 6x + 9)² - (x² - 6x + 9)² = 0 has how many distinct solutions?

(A) Zero
(B) One
(C) Two
(D) Three
(E) Four

Answer: B
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\({\left(x+3\right)^2}-{\left(x-3\right)^2}=0\)
\((x+3+x-3)(x+3-x-3)=0\)
\(2x=0\)
\(x=0\)

Ans B