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OpenStudy (confusionist):

What is the sum number? x^2-5x-24 a) 1 b) -5 c) -24

OpenStudy (anonymous):

b) -5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

because in a factorable equation, if x=1, the SUM of 2 #s equals b, and the product of those same 2 numbers equals c

OpenStudy (confusionist):

Oh, thanks! :) That makes sense.

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