Which is a factor of x2 + 5x – 24?
(x-6)
(x + 6)
(x-8)
(X + 8)

Step-by-step explanation:

(-8)² + 5(-8) – 24 = 64 - 40 - 24 = 24 - 24 = 0

then 8 is a root of x² + 5x – 24

then (x + 8) is a factor

okay wait before i answer, is this for your points on a graph?

step-by-step explanation:

first, eliminate the parenthesis:

3

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2

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4

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second, group like terms:

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4

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2

third, combine like terms:

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3

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2

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1

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2