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OpenStudy (anonymous):

x^2+5x-24

OpenStudy (whpalmer4):

What are two numbers than when multiplied give -24, and when added give 5? Those will be your factors

OpenStudy (anonymous):

8 x 3 = 24

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oops

OpenStudy (abb0t):

Could those two numbers be 8 and -3????

OpenStudy (whpalmer4):

They could!

OpenStudy (whpalmer4):

What does (x-3)(x+8) multiply out to be? If it is x^2+5x-24, you're golden.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

=x^2+8x-3x-24=x(x+8)-3(x+8)=(x+8)(x-3

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