Question

solve for x:
0=-2x^2+2x+24

Answer 1

-2(x2-x-12)=0 Factor out the -2
-2(x+3)(x-4)=0 Factor the trinomial
x+3=0 x-4=0 Set both binomials equal to 0 and solve for x
x=-3 x=4
x=-3,4

Answer 2

THANKS!

Answer 3

I noted immediately that -2 is a factor common to all of your terms. Divide your equation by 2, term by term. Write your result here, please.