Which is a factor of x2 + 5x - 24? (x - 6) (x + 6) (x-8) (X + 8)

Jfs asked Aug 21, 2022

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Which is a factor of x2 + 5x - 24?
(x - 6)
(x + 6)
(x-8)
(X + 8)

Jfs asked Aug 21, 2022

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Answer:

(x + 8)(x - 3)

Explanation:

${x}^(2) + 5x - 24$

${x}^(2) + 8x - 3x - 24$

Factor by grouping

(x + 8)(x - 3)

Jfox answered Aug 27, 2022

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