Factor and solve: 1x^2 - 5x - 24 = 0

Asked by AnneS2 12 years ago 8/1/2013 1:02 AM

Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 8/3/2013 12:41 AM

Answered by CherieS 12 years ago 8/3/2013 12:41 AM

1x^2 - 5x - 24 = 0

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

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

Solve:

(x-8)=0

x-8+8=0+8

x=8

Solve:

(x+3) = 0

x+3-3 = 0-3

x=-3