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Factorise
x^2-5x-24​

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Answer:(x+3) (x-8)

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Factorise x^2-5x-24​-example-1
User Ferit
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Answer:

(x - 8)(x + 3)

Explanation:

x² - 5x - 24

Consider the factors of the constant term (- 24) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (- 5)

The factors are - 8 and + 3 , since

- 8 × 3 = - 24 and - 8 + 3 = - 5 , then

x² - 5x - 24 = (x - 8)(x + 3)

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