Question

X² - 2x-24

Which of the following is equivalent to the
expression above?
A) (x+3)(x-8)
B) (x-3)(x+8)
C) (x-6)(x+4)
D) (x+6)(x-4)

Answer 1

C) (x-6)(x+4)

Explanation:

x² - 2x-24

x² -6x +4x -24

x(x-6) + 4(x-6)

(x-6)(x+4)

or

(x+4)(x-6)