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OpenStudy (anonymous):

factor k^2-5k-24

OpenStudy (anonymous):

k=-3 k=8

OpenStudy (homeworksucks):

\[k ^{2}-5k-24\]

OpenStudy (homeworksucks):

Find two numbers that multiply to -24 and add to -5

OpenStudy (homeworksucks):

Lets say they are x and y. You're answer will be (k+x)(k+y)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what? when i add to get 5 i get 3+2, 4+1, and 5+0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

if you add & minus 25/4 to equation you will solve it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(k+3)(k-8)

OpenStudy (homeworksucks):

2 numbers that multiply to -24= -8,3. Now add them

OpenStudy (homeworksucks):

You get -5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i feel dumb now and thanks for the help

OpenStudy (homeworksucks):

But you understand it, right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ya

OpenStudy (homeworksucks):

Glad to hear that :)

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