SOLUTION: Factor each polynomial completely. a^2-14a+24

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Question 571045: Factor each polynomial completely. a^2-14a+24
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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a^2 - 14a + 24 =
Ask yourself: What two numbers multiplied together will yield 24 but when added will produce the middle term which is -14.

How about -12 and -2?

Answer: (a - 12) (a - 2)