Question

If one factor of x^2+2x-24 is (x+6) what is the other factor

Answer 1

The other factor is 3 because if it was: 3+3+2+2 it would equal 24 or if 3+3=6 and 2+2=4 6x4=24

Answer 2

(x-4)

Explanation:

x^2+2x-24=(x-4)+6(x-4)

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

=(x-4)