what are the solutions of the equation: 0 = x^2 - 2x - 24?

Question

A. x = 6,4
B. x = -6, -4
C. x = -6, 4
D. x = 6, -4

Answer 1

To solve the equation 0 = x^2 - 2x - 24, we should factor the quadratic equation.

When we factor x^2 - 2x - 24, we get (x - 6)(x + 4).

This means that x - 6 = 0 or x + 4 = 0.

So, x = 6 or x = -4.

Therefore, the solutions are x = 6, -4.

The correct answer is D. x = 6, -4.