Question

One of the steps needed to solve a quadratic equation by grouping is to split the middle term as a
sum of two terms. Given the equation x^2 - 11x + 24 = 0, which two numbers would be needed
to complete this step? Enter the lesser value first.
x^2 -11x + 24= 0
(1 point)
x^2 + ____x + ____x + 24 = 0

Answer 1

-8 and -3

So: x^2 - 8x - 3x + 24 = 0.