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7 October, 15:31

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

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  1. 7 October, 15:57
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    X² - 5x - 24 = 0

    x² ⇒ x * x ⇒ (x + __) (x - __)

    24 ⇒ 8 * 3

    -5 ⇒ - 8 + 3

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

    x (x+3) - 8 (x+3) = x² + 3x - 8x - 24 = x² - 5x - 24

    (x-8) = 0

    x = 8

    (x+3) = 0

    x = - 3
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