Question

Which expression is equivalent to x² + 10x+ 24?

Answer 1

(x+4) (x+6)

Explanation:

Find 2 numbers that added = 10 and multiplied =24

(6 &4) 6+4 = 10 6x4 = 24

=x²+10x+24

=(x²+6x)+(4x+24)

=x(x+6)+4(x+6)

=(x+4)(x+6)

Answer 2

(x+4) (x+6)

Explanation:

use backwards foil

two numbers that add up to 10 and multiply to 24 are 6 and 4

both signs are positive so you will be adding