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Question
Solve the following quadratic equation using factorization method:
`"x"^2-11"x"+24=0`
Solution
x2 _ 11x + 24 = 0
x2- 3x - 8x+ 24 = 0
x (x-3) - 8 (x-3) = 0
∴ (x-3) (x-8) = 0
x- 3 = 0 OR x - 8 = 0
x = 3 x = 8
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