Question

Question 2 (10 points)

A rectangle has an area of K2 - 2k - 24. What are the length and width of the rectangle?
b
(k + 4)(k + 6)
(k + 2/(k -3)
(k - 3)(k + 3)
(k + 4)(k-6)
C

Answer 1

(k - 6)(k + 4)

Explanation:

k^2 - 2k - 24

(k - 6)(k + 4)

Answer 2

(k-6) (k+4)

Explanation:

K^2 - 2k - 24

Factor

What 2 numbers multiply to 24 and add to -2

-6*4 = -24

-6+4 = -2

( k-6) (k+4)