Solve x^2 - 5x = 24

Evaluate

x^{2} - 5 x = 24

Move the expression to the left side

x^{2} - 5 x - 24 = 0

Factor the expression

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(x - 8) (x + 3) = 0

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

x - 8 = 0 x + 3 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = 8 x + 3 = 0

Solve the equation for x

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x = 8 x = - 3

Solution

x_{1} = - 3, x_{2} = 8

Solve the quadratic equation