I already answered most of this question, I just need help with the rest.

Write the expression x2 + 2x - 24 as a product of two linear expressions. Show your work and justify each step.

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I already answered most of this question, I just need help with the rest.

Write the expression x2 + 2x - 24 as a product of two linear expressions. Show your work and justify each step.

anonymous · Answer

x^2 + 2x - 24
GCF = 1
1 * -24 = -24
Factor of -24 that adds to give 2 = 1
x^2 + (1x + 1x) - 24

x^2 + 1x          +1x - 24
x(x + 1)              (x - 24)

anonymous · Answer

I answered most of the question, but I just need help with the rest please

mathmate · Answer

```
Factor of -24 that adds to give 2 = 1
```
You need the two factors which multiply to -24 and add to 2.
1+1=2, but 1*1$\ne$24
You may want to rework from here.

anonymous · Answer

x^2 + 2x - 24
=x^2+6x-4x-24
=x^2-4x+6x-24
=x(x-4)+6(x-4)
=(x+6)(x-4)