Answer:
(x+3)(x−8)
Explanation:
Let's factor x2−5x−24
x2−5x−24
The middle number is -5 and the last number is -24.
Factoring means we want something like
(x+_)(x+_)
Which numbers go in the blanks?
We need two numbers that...
Add together to get -5
Multiply together to get -24
Can you think of the two numbers?
Try 3 and -8:
3+-8 = -5
3*-8 = -24
Fill in the blanks in
(x+_)(x+_)
with 3 and -8 to get...
(x+3)(x-8)
