Question

Step 5 — Solve for x:
Factor: x^2 − 14x + 24 = (x − 2)(x − 12) = 0

Answer 1

Set each factor equal to zero:

x − 2 = 0 ⇒ x = 2
x − 12 = 0 ⇒ x = 12

So the solutions are x = 2 or x = 12.