Write the quadratic equation in factored form. Be sure to write the entire equation.

x^2 - 5x - 24 = 0

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Write the quadratic equation in factored form. Be sure to write the entire equation.

x^2 - 5x - 24 = 0

anonymous · Answer

do you know the quadratic  equation

anonymous · Answer

-b plus or minus $$\sqrt{b^2-4ac}/2a$$

anonymous · Answer

a would be 1
b would be 5
and c would be 24
just plug them in and simplify

anonymous · Answer

Thank you

anonymous · Answer

it isnt working. @91004775 i need am equation to plug in

anonymous · Answer

$$ax^2+bx=c=0$$
$$x=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}$$

$$x^2 - 5x - 24 = 0$$
$$a=1.b=-5,c=-24$$

anonymous · Answer

or try 
$$x^2 - 5x - 24 = 0$$
$$(x-8)(x+3)=0$$

anonymous · Answer

@ladiesman217 Can you help?

anonymous · Answer

you just have to plug them into the equation given above your answers have yo be 8 and 3

anonymous · Answer

@ladiesman217 Can you help?