SOLUTION: This is from a worksheet. Must show work. Solve x^2-2x=24 by factoring. Please help Thanks

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Question 165512: This is from a worksheet.
Must show work.
Solve x^2-2x=24 by factoring.
Please help
Thanks
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%5E2-2x=24+
x%5E2-2x+-24+=+0+
%28x-6%29%28x%2B4%29+=+0+
x = 6 x = -4
Once you get to
x%5E2-2x+-24+=+0+ then more help can be found here
http://www.hostsrv.com/webmab/app1/MSP/quickmath/02/pageGenerate?site=quickmath&s1=algebra&s2=factor&s3=basic