Question

Factor x2 + 5x - 24 A) (x + 8)(x - 3) B) (x + 3)(x - 8) C) (x + 6)(x + 4) D) (x + 2)(x - 12)

Answer 1

a) (x+8) (x-3)

Explanation:

the 2 factors of -24 that equal 5 is 8 and -3 because 8×-3 is -24 and 8-3 is 5.