Question

S(11-s)=24 which value of s will make the eqaution true

Answer 1

x = 3 or x = 8

Explanation:

s(11-s)=24

11(s) -s(s) = 24

11s -s² = 24

s² - 11s + 24 = 0 ----> Solve using your favorite method.

By factorization,

s² - 11s + 24 = 0

(x-3)(x-8) = 0

hence x = 3 or x = 8