solve the equation:
1) x^3 - 8x^2 +7x = 0
2a) By substituting √x^2 + 5x +1 = u, show that the expression 3x^2 + 15x + 2√x^2 +5x +1 can be transformed into 3u^2 +2u -3.
2b) Hence, solve 3x^2 +15x +2 √x^2 +5x+1 = 2
3a) Show that x^2 + x +2x√x+2 = (x + √x + 2)^2 -2
3b) Hence, solve x^2 +x+2x√x+2 = 14