SOLUTION: Factor x2 − 5x + 24. (Points : 1) (x − 12)(x − 2) (x − 3)(x − 8) (x − 4)(x − 6) prime

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Question 975467: Factor x2 − 5x + 24.
(Points : 1)
(x − 12)(x − 2)
(x − 3)(x − 8)
(x − 4)(x − 6)
prime
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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minus in center and plus at end
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Factors of 24 that add to 5--don't exist.
Discriminant in quadratic formula is sqrt (25-96), so this is PRIME. Graphing it will put it above the y-axis.
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