Question

would you set this equation to zero?
x^2 +5x=24

Answer 1

if you subtract 24 from both sides you are left with 0 on the right

Answer 2

if you want to solve it...

subtract 24 from both sides

then it can be factorised to find the solution.

Answer 3

then you need to factor and solve or use the quadratic

Answer 4

x^+5x-24=24-24
x^+5x-24=0
(x-8)(x+3)=0

Answer 5

correct, well done

Answer 6

then I solve for x?

Answer 7

x=8, x=-3

Answer 8

almost correct.

you have a slight error in the factorisation.

the larger factor is positive since the middle term is + 5x..

so reverse the signs in the factors

Answer 9

gotcha! x=-8, x=3

Answer 10

thats better and thats the solution , well done

Answer 11

you are awesome! thank you :)