Question

Factorise x square - 5x -24​

Answer 1

Answer:

x^2 - 5x - 24 = 0

x^2 -8x + 3x - 24 = 0

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

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

x = -3 , x = -8

Answer 2

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)=0 or (x+3)=0

=> x=8 or x=-3 ✓