Factor x^2 – 5x + 24

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jjuden · Answer

i think B 
@TuringTest

mathmale · Answer

Would you please show us the actual work you've done towards factoring x^2 – 5x + 24.  It's very important to me that you actually understand how to do these problems, so I won't be responding to "i think B."

jjuden · Answer

omg i have the math im just double checking i just want to know if im right

mathmale · Answer

Great.  Show me what you've done.

jjuden · Answer

a (x – 12)(x – 2)
      b (x – 3)(x – 8)
      c (x – 4)(x – 6)
      d prime
these are the real answers

mathmale · Answer

But those "real answers" do not represent YOUR own work.  Until you demonstrate and explain your first steps towards factoring the given expression, I'm afraid I don't have much more to say to you.  Please share your work; otherwise I will have to assume that you're just fishing for answers.

jjuden · Answer

its b cause when you multiply -3and -8 you get 24 and when you add them you get -5

jjuden · Answer

it that what you wanted @mathmale

jjuden · Answer

is*

mathmale · Answer

that's so much better.  So, what are your factors?