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What the Factor for x^2-4x+24​

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Answer:

No real factors

Explanation:

There are no factors for x^2-4x+24.

Taking the discriminant, 16-4*1*24=16-96=-80<0. Since the discriminant is below zero, there are no real factors.

The complex factors are x = 2 - 2i sqrt(5) and x = 2 + 2i sqrt(5).

User Josh Crowder
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Answer:

It is already factored.

Explanation:

It cannot be factored with rational numbers

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