Question

Which values of c will allow the polynomial to be factored?
x² - cx - 24

Answer 1

the possible values of c = -23, -10, -5, or -2

Explanation:

The possible values of c that will allow the polynomial to be factored must be a factor of "-24"

1 x (-24) = -24 (for this case c = -23)

2 x (-12) = -24 (for this case c = -10)

3 x (-8) = -24 (for this case c = -5)

4 x (-6) = -24 (for this case c = -2)

Therefore, the possible values of c = -23, -10, -5, or -2