Question

factorise x^2 - 5x-24​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2-8x+3x-24

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

(x+3)(x-8)

Answer 2

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x² - 5x - 24 = 0

x² - 8x + 3x - 24 = 0

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

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

x = - 3 or x = 8

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