Question

What is the first step to solve this equation by factoring? x2+5x=24


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This equation is not factorable and has no solutions.

The equation must equal zero, so you should subtract both sides by 24.

The equation must have an x on both sides, so you should subtract 5x on both sides.

You need to divide both sides by 5 so there is nothing in front of the x.

Answer 1

The equation must equal zero, so subtract 24 from both sides.

x^2 + 5x = 24 → x^2 + 5x − 24 = 0

Then factor: (x + 8)(x − 3) = 0, so x = −8 or x = 3.