Question

Solve : x² – 10x – 24 = 0

Answer 1

`x^2- 10x - 24 = 0`

`=> x^2 - 12x + 2x - 24 = 0`

`=> x(x - 12) + 2(x -12) = 0`

`=> (x - 12)(x + 2) = 0`

since x - 12 = 0 or x + 2 = 0

then x = 12 or x = -2