Question

Write the quadratic equation in factored form. Be sure to write the entire equation.

x2 - 5x - 24 = 0

Answer 1

Answer: (x+3)*(x-8)

Explanation:

Answer 2

◆ QUADRATIC EQUATIONS ◆


`given \: equation \: is \: , \\ \\ {x}^(2) - 5x - 24 = 0 \: \\ \\ = {x}^(2) - 8x + 3x - 24 = 0 \\ \\ = x(x - 8) + 3(x - 8) = 0 \\ \\ = (x + 3)(x - 8) = 0 \: \: (factored \: form) \\ \\ futher \: , \: if \: we \: solve \: for \: x \: , \: \\ \\ we \: get ,\\ \\ \: x = - 3 \\ or \\ x = 8`