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Solve by completing the square x^2-10x-24=0

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Answer:

x = -2 and x =12

Explanation:

Explanation:-

Given equation x² - 10 x - 24=0

x² - 12 x +2x - 24 =0

⇒ x (x-12) +2( x -12) =0

⇒ x+2 =0 and x-12 =0

x = -2 and x =12

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