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For what values of x is x2 + 2x = 24 true?

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x2+2x=24

[(6)2]+[2(6)]=24
[12]+[12]=24
User Neil Knight
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x^2 + 2x = 24


\text{Factor} \ {x}^(2)+2x-24


(x-04)(x+6)=0


x=4,-6


-6 * 4 = -24
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