Deirdre is factoring the polynomial x2+2x-24

(x+6) (x-4)

Step-by-step explanation:

You need to look at the middle and the end number.

You have to thing what can be subtracted to equal 2 and what can be multiplied to equal - 24?

That is 6 and - 4. Added together equal 2 and multiplied together equals - 24. So your answer is.

(x+6) (x-4).

Answer: (x^2-4x) + (6x-24)