Question 614370: what are the solutions to x2-5x-24=0
Answer by rapaljer(4671)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! This is actually a Quadratic Equation! The best way to solve a quadratic equation, if it factors, is by factoring. In this case IT DOES!
x=8 or x=-3
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