Question

Solve by the method of your choice?
x^2+10x=-24

Answer 1

factor it

Answer 2

and KB chooses the OS method ;)

Answer 3

x^2 + 10x + 24 = 0
(x + 6) (x +4) = 0
X = -6 ,-4

Answer 4

x^2 + 10x + 24 = 0
(x+6) (x+4)
x = -6, -4

Answer 5

OS method, the best one

Answer 6

I've literally done dozens of these over the past two days and never have came up with what is correct.

Answer 7

Try getting a tutor! Maybe they can explain it better then the teacher.

Answer 8

*than

Answer 9

I just miss one step or order of operation and screws the whold thing up :(

Answer 10

Thanks for the help

Answer 11

Oh, yes :/ PEMDAS is your friend! Remember it and you'll do fine :) You're welcome!

Answer 12

Try Khan's video
http://www.khanacademy.org/video/factoring-quadratic-expressions?playlist=ck12.org+Algebra+1+Examples