The answer is: " (x − 8) (x + 3) " .
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" (x − 8) (x + 3) " are the factors of: " x² − 5x − 24 " .
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Explanation:
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Given: "x² − 5x − 24 " ; Factor this "trinomial" expression completely.
We notice the "-5x" and the "-24 .
What factors of "-24" add up to "-5" ?
-1 + 24 ? No.
-24 + 1 ? no.
-12 + 2 = -10? No.
12 + (-2) = 12 - 2 = 10 ? No.
-3 + 8 = 5 ? No.
-8 + 3 = -5 ? Yes!
So: " (x − 8) (x + 3) " are the factors of: " x² − 5x <span>− 24 " .
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We will set each parentheses equal to 0
x - 4 = 0
x = 4
-5x + 1 = 0
x = 1/5
The lesser value will be 1/5
The greater value will be 4
To find slope it is rise over run which is 20/60 but that can be reduced to 1/3. Do your equation of the line is y=1/3x
Paul receives 2 portions, which equals to 7.9 * 2 = 15.8
Colin receives 3 portions , this equals to 7.9 * 3 = 23.7
the difference between the 2 portions is 23.7 - 15.8 = 7.9
hence, Colin receives £7.9 over Paul
