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Solve x squared-2x-24=0

User Meru
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Answer: x=-12

-2x-24=0
Add 24 to 0
-2x=24
Divide by -2
X=-12
User Pablo Albaladejo
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Answer:

x=-12

Explanation:

−2x−24+24=0+24

−2x=24

Step 2: Divide both sides by -2.

−2x /−2 = 24 /−2

x=-12

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