Question

_8. If one factor of x² - 5x - 24 is x + 3, what is the other factor?

A. X-3
B.X-8
C. x + 8
D. 2x - 8 2​

Answer 1

Given quadratic equation can be written as,

x

2

−(2m)x+(8m−15)=0

Now for equal roots, Discriminant =0

⇒b

2

−4ac=0

⇒(−2m)

2

−4(8m−15)=0

⇒m

2

−8m+15=0

⇒(m−3)(m−5)=0, factor

⇒m=3,)

Answer 2

Answer:

here is your answer

option b x-8