Factor and solve 1x^2 - 2x - 24 = 0

Asked by AnneS2 12 years ago 8/7/2013 7:25 AM

Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 8/8/2013 12:38 PM

Answered by CherieS 12 years ago 8/8/2013 12:38 PM

1x^2 - 2x - 24 = 0

(x )(x ) ( -6)( +4)=0

(x-6) (x+4) = 0

Solve:

(x-6)=0

x-6+6=0+6

x=6

Solve:

(x+4) = 0

x+4-4 = 0-4

x=-4