Question

Solve the following quadratic equation using factorization method:
`"x"^2-11"x"+24=0`

Answer 1

x^{2 _} 11x + 24 = 0
x²- 3x - 8x+ 24 = 0
x (x-3) - 8 (x-3) = 0
∴ (x-3)  (x-8) = 0
x- 3 = 0   OR   x - 8 = 0
x = 3      x = 8