Question

Factor the following quadratic expression x^2 + 14x + 24

(x + 8) (x + 3)
(x - 8) (x - 3)
(x 12) (x - 2)
(x + 12) (x + 2)

Answer 1

(x+12) (x+2)

Explanation:

x^2+14x+24

24x^2. factors= +12, +2

(x+12) (x+2)

Answer 2

x^2+14x+24 = x^2+12x+2x+24 = (x+12)(x+2)

Write the remaining ones as it is

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