x^2 -24x+143=0 Factor and solve

Asked by AnneS2 12 years ago 10/24/2013 6:54 AM

Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 10/25/2013 11:46 AM

Answered by CherieS 12 years ago 10/25/2013 11:46 AM

x^2 -24x+143=0

(x )(x ) ( -13)( -11)=0

(x-13) (x-11) = 0

Solve:

(x-13)=0

x-13+13=0+13

x=13

Solve:

(x-11) = 0

x-11+11 = 0+11

x=11