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X square - 5 x - 24 = 0
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Answer:

x = -3 and x = 8

Explanation:

x^2 - 5x - 24 = 0

First you factor the equation:

(x - 8)(x + 3) = 0

Then set each factor equal to zero.

x - 8 = 0

x = 8

and

x + 3 = 0

x = -3

So you have two possible answers for x -- -3 and 8

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