Answer:
(3x - 4)(8x - 3)
Step-by-step explanation:
Consider the factors of the product of the coefficient of the x² term and the constant term which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term.
product = 24 × 12 and sum = - 41
The required factors are - 32 and - 9
Use these factors to split the x- term
24x² - 32x - 9x + 12 ( factor the first/second and third/fourth terms )
= 8x(3x - 4) - 3(3x - 4) ← factor out (3x - 4) from each term
= (3x - 4)(8x - 3) ← in factored form
