Answer:
(x - 2) (x - 12)
Step-by-step explanation:
Factor x^2 - 14x + 24 using the AC method.
(x - 12) (x - 2)
The middle number is - 14 nd the last number is 24
Factoring means filling in the blanks to an equation like this:
(x + _) (x + _)
You must find out which number goes in the blank(s).
To find the two number that...
1. Add together to get - 14
2. Multiply together to get 24.
Try - 2 and - 12:
1. - 2 + - 12 = - 14
2. - 2 * - 12 = 24
Those two numbers seem good!
Next, fill in the blanks of...
(x + _) (x + _)
with - 2 and - 12 to get (x - 2) (x - 12).
Hope this helps!
