Question

Solve the following quadratic equations using factoring.
a. x2 + 10x + 24 = 0

Answer 1

x = - 6, x = - 4

Explanation:

Given

x² + 10x + 24 = 0 ← in standard form

(x + 6)(x + 4) = 0 ← in factored form

Equate each factor to zero and solve for x

x + 6 = 0 ⇒ x = - 6

x + 4 = 0 ⇒ x = - 4