Question

Find the roots of the polynomial equation.

x2 + 24 = 11x


A.
12, 2

B.
3, 8

C.
–8, –3

D.
–12, –2

Answer 1

Set equal to zero/
x^2 - 11x + 24 = 0
(x-8)(x-3) = 0
x = 8 and x = 3 (after setting each factor equal to 0).
Choice (B) is correct.