Question :
What is the solution set of x^2 -5x -24 =0? Simplify fully please.
Answer :
first, factor the equation :
\(x^{2} -5x -24 = 0\)
\((x-8)(x+3) = 0\)
\(x-8=0\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\, \vee \,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,x+3=0\)
\(x=8\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\, \vee \,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,x=-3\)
