SOLUTION: Solve (by factoring) x2nd power - 24 = -2x

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Question 142490: Solve
(by factoring) x2nd power - 24 = -2x

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve
(by factoring) x2nd power - 24 = -2x
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x^2 + 2x - 24 = 0
(x+6)(x-4) = 0
x = -6 or x = 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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