Question

Factorise the following x²-14x+24​

Answer 1

Answer:

x² -14 +24

(by splitting method)

x*24=24

The number which when multipled gives 24 and when added or subtracted gives 14 =2×12

x² -2x-12x +24

x(x - 2 ) -12(x -2)

(x -2)(x-12)

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

x²-14x+24

x²-12x-2x+24

x(x-12)-2(x-12)

x-2=0 or x-12=0

x=2. or. x=12