SOLUTION: c^2 - 10c - 24 I need to factor this equation......ummm how would I go about doing that?

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Question 26419: c^2 - 10c - 24
I need to factor this equation......ummm how would I go about doing that?
Answer by uknouluvme89(30) About Me  (Show Source):
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the basic factoring form is: a^2 - bx - c with addition or subtraction signs in between according to the problem. the goal of factoring is to find two numbers that will multiply into the c term and add up to the b term.
c^2 - 10c - 24
(c-6)(c-4)
c = 4 and 6