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X2 + 11x + 24
Factor the expression

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Answer:

(x + 8)(x + 3)

Explanation:

Given

x² + 11x + 24

Consider the factors of the constant term (+ 24) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (+ 11)

The factors are + 8 and + 3 , since

8 × 3 = + 24 and 8 + 3 = + 11 , then

x² + 11x + 24 = (x + 8)(x + 3) ← in factored form

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