Solve the equation by factoring x^2-34x-240=0
first raise x to the 2nd power
x^2-34x-240=0
then simplify so
x^2-34x-240
put into brackets so
(x+6) (x-40) =0
x=-6, 40
x^2−34x−240=0Factor left side of equation.(x+6)(x−40)=0Set factors equal to 0.x+6=0 or x−40=0x=−6 or x=40