SOLUTION: how do i factor x^2-4x+24

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Question 1016670: how do i factor x^2-4x+24
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, Boreal:
Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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how do i factor x^2-4x+24
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It can not be factored into the product of two binomials with integer coefficients.

Apply the quadratic formula.

The roots are  =  and  = .

The factorization is 

 =  = .


Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can't factor it; the polynomial is prime.
You can solve using the quadratic formula, if it is an equation. It will give complex roots.
x=(1/2)(4 +/- sqrt (16-96)); sqrt -80=4i sqrt (5)
x=2 +./- 2i sqrt (5)
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