Question

Solve the equation for x -x*2-10x+24=0

Answer 1

The answer is x=-12 an x=2

Answer 2

x=-12 x =2

Explanation:

-x^2-10x+24=0

Divide by -1

x^2 +10x -24 = 0

Factor

What 2 terms multiply to -24 and add to 10

12 * -2 = -24

12 -2 = 10

(x+12) ( x-2) = 0

Using the zero product property

x+12 =0 x-2 =0

x=-12 x =2