x^2 + 2x -24 = -24

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x^2 + 2x -24 = -24

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x² + 2x - 24 = -24

Add 24 to both sides: x² + 2x = 0

Factor: x(x + 2) = 0

Set each factor equal to zero: x = 0 or x + 2 = 0 ---> x = -2

geno3141 Jan 9, 2015

geno3141 · Answer 1 · 2015-01-09T07:44:53

x² + 2x - 24 = -24

Add 24 to both sides: x² + 2x = 0

Factor: x(x + 2) = 0

Set each factor equal to zero: x = 0 or x + 2 = 0 ---> x = -2