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OpenStudy (mathhelp346):

Solve by factoring: x^2-5x-24=0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

u could easily solve this using the 'x' method do u now how to do that?

OpenStudy (mathhelp346):

does it have something to do with mini equations?

OpenStudy (mathhelp346):

the method i mean

OpenStudy (alexwee123):

you could graph it, square it, use quad formula, factor it,....etc

OpenStudy (alexwee123):

but since you want to factor then find 2 pairs of numbers that add to -5 and multiply to -24

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well the factor is (x+3)(x-8)

OpenStudy (mathhelp346):

?

OpenStudy (mathhelp346):

oh i see now

OpenStudy (anonymous):

mhmm..

OpenStudy (mathhelp346):

thank you people

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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