Question

X^2 - 9x = x + 24 solve for x

Answer 1

x = - 2, x = 12

Explanation:

Given

x² - 9x = x + 24 ( subtract x + 24 from both sides )

x² - 10x - 24 = 0 ← in standard form

(x + 2)(x - 12) = 0 ← in factored form

Equate each factor to zero and solve for x

x + 2 = 0 ⇒ x = - 2

x - 12 = 0 ⇒ x = 12