Question

Factor the trinomial below.

x² + 5x – 24
O A. (x-8)(x+3)
O B. (x-3)(x+8)
O C. (x - 4)(x+6)
O D. (x-6)(x+4)

Answer 1

B.(x-3)(x+8)

Explanation:

product of -3 and 8 is -24 and sum of -3+8 is +5

Answer 2

(x+8) (x-3)

Explanation:

x² + 5x – 24

What 2 numbers multiply to -24 and add to 5

8*-3 = -24

8+-3 = 5

(x+8) (x-3)