Solve x^2 - 10x = 24

Evaluate

x^{2} - 10 x = 24

Move the expression to the left side

x^{2} - 10 x - 24 = 0

Factor the expression

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(x - 12) (x + 2) = 0

When the product of factors equals 0,at least one factor is 0

x - 12 = 0 x + 2 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = 12 x + 2 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = 12 x = - 2

Solution

x_{1} = - 2, x_{2} = 12

Solve the quadratic equation