Question

Let a2-2a-24=(a+b)(a+c). Explain what you can determine about the signs of b and c.

Help please. c;

Answer 1

one of them is negative and the other positive

Answer 2

factorize the quadratic equation and then compare the factors with (a+b)(a+c) you'll get the answer

Answer 3

(a+4)(a-6)?

Answer 4

yeah right now you compare 4 and -6 with b and c so you get your answer

Answer 5

So, whaty I put is the answer? Oooor?

Answer 6

one is -ve and the other is +ve

Answer 7

Soooooo..... (a+4)(a-6)
or
(a-4)(a+6)

Answer 8

(a+4)(a-6)

Answer 9

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