Question

How to factor x^2 - 24t + 160?

Answer 1

DOn't you think instead of t , it should be x?

Answer 2

@Mooshroom

Answer 3

It is x yes

Answer 4

figure out 2 numbers, when multiplied, equal 160. they must also add together to equivalate to -24. its a puzzle

Answer 5

on this one it won't work, and i forgot how to complete the square

Answer 6

You don't need to, here one sec….

Answer 7

o ur right, my bad

Answer 8

put the equation into the discriminant, or just run it through the equation. That will give you your answer.

Answer 9

http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/completing-square.html