Question

What are the solutions of the equation? 0=x^2-2x-24

Answer 1

The solutions are: x = 6; x = -4.

Explanation: The given equation is:
x^2 -2x -24 = 0

x^2 -6x + 4x - 24 = 0
x(x-6) + 4(x-6) = 0
(x-6)(x+4) = 0

=> x = 6
=> x = -4

Hence the solutions are: x = 6; x = -4.