Question

Factorise the following quadratic expressions
(1). x²+5x-24
(2). x²+2x-24​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1)Simplifying

x2 + 5x -24

Reorder the terms:

-24 + 5x + x2

Factor a trinomial.

(-8 + -1x)(3 + -1x)

Final result:

(-8 + -1x)(3 + -1x)

2) x2 + 2x -24

Reorder the terms:

-24 + 2x + x2

Factor a trinomial.

(-6 - 1x)(4 - 1x)

Final result:

(-6 - 1x)(4 - 1x)