The expression is known to simplify to x^3-3x^2+9x-27

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Problem

The expression (x2+kx+9)(x−3)(x^2+kx+9)(x-3) is known to simplify to x3−3x2+9x−27,x^3-3x^2+9x-27, where kk is a real number. (i) Find the value of kk that satisfies the given equality. (ii) Verify the equality by carrying out the multiplication with your value of kk and simplifying the result.

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