Question

Can someone help me with factoring for a medal?

Answer 1

Factor completely 2x^2 + 2x − 24.

Answer 2

first simplify it by taking out a common factor

Answer 3

So 2, then?

Answer 4

yes divide the whole expression by 2 so it will be easier to factor

Answer 5

Alright, so I got x^2 + x - 12

Answer 6

looks good
now you look for two numbers that when multiplied together give you -12 but when added together give you 1

Answer 7

Why 1?

Answer 8

1 is the coefficient for x

Answer 9

Ah, okay. Give me a minute

Answer 10

4 and -3?

Answer 11

yep now you put it into the blanks here