Question

Describe how you would factor x^2 + 10x - 24. Be specific.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

x² + 10x -24  

x² + 12x - 2x - 24          

x(x + 12) -2(x + 12)

(x + 12) (x - 2)

Factors of 24 : ±1 , ±2 , ±3 , ±4 , ±6 , ±8 , ±12,  ±24. Combination of +12 and -2 gives "10" the middle term also " 24"