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If one factor of x2+2x-24 is (x+6), what is the other factor

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Answer: D ON EDGE

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User Jpo
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Answer:

(x-4)

Explanation:

Step 1 : Write +2x as a difference

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

Step 2: Factorize out common terms

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

Factorize out (x-4)

(x-4)(x+6)


x^(2) +2x-24\\Write+2x -as-a-difference\\x^(2) -4x+6x-24\\Factor out common terms\\x(x-4)+6(x-4)\\Factor out (x+4)\\(x-4)(x+6)

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