Question

How to factor algebra X3 - 2x2 - 24xX to the 3rd power minus 2x squared minus 24x equals ?

Answer 1

x^3 -2x^2 -24x

First factor out an x

x(x^2 -2x-24)

Now factor inside the parentheses

What 2 numbers multiply to -24 and add to -2

-6*4 = -24

-6+4 = -2

x( x-6)(x+4)