x2 + 11x + 24 You want the equation to be in the form (x + a)(x + b), where the two solutions are -a and -b.
You know that...
ab = 24
...and...
a + b = 11
Note that 8 times 3 is 24, and 8 plus 3 is 11.
x2 + 11x + 24 = (x + 3)(x + 8)
The two answers are x = -3 and x = -8.
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x2+5x-24=0(x+8)(x-3)=0x=-8 x=3
If you mean x2+11x+24 then it is (x+3)(x+8) when factored
(x+6)*(x-4)
No, 24 is a multiple of 8. 8 is a factor of 24.
The polynomial IS written in descending order.