Question

Write the quadratic equation in factored form. Be sure to write the entire equation. x2 - 5x - 24 = 0

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Look for a pair of factors of 24 whose difference is 5.

24 = 8 x 3and 5 = 8 - 3

So

x^2+5x-24

= x^2+(8-3)x-(8x3)

= (x+8)(x-3)

So the solutions of x^2+5x-24 = 0 are x=-8 and

x=3