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.

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