Question

factorise by splitting middle term x^2-5x-24

Please explain it step by step
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Answer 1

Answer:

x²-5x-24

x²-8x+3x-24

x(x-8) +3(x-8)

(x+3)(x-8)

Answer 2

Answer:

The value of x will be 8,-3

Step-by-step explanation:

x²-5x-24=0

==> x²-8x+3x-24=0

==> x(x-8) +3(x-8)=0

==> (x-8) (x+3)=0

==> x=8,x= -3