Question

Determine the factors of x2 − 14x + 24.

(x + 12)(x + 2)

(x + 3)(x + 8)

(x − 12)(x − 2)

(x − 3)(x − 8)

Answer 1

@jigglypuff314

Answer 2

is it B?

Answer 3

God damn it, always gets cut off

Answer 4

You can eliminate 8 and 3 right off the bat.

Answer 5

A?

Answer 6

C

Answer 7

Damn, I was close haha. I forgot to look at the signs. Thanks though!

Answer 8

no because x^2 − 14x + 24
^ ^ so should multiply to 24 and add to -14
(x + 3)(x + 8)
^ ^ 3*8=24 but 3+8 does not equal -14
(x + 12)(x + 2)
^ ^ 12*2=24 but 12 + 2 does not equal -14