Mathematics

Solve the following equation by factorisation:

x(x - 5) = 24

Quadratic Equations

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Answer

Given,

⇒ x(x - 5) = 24

⇒ x2 - 5x = 24

⇒ x2 - 5x - 24 = 0

⇒ x2 - 8x + 3x - 24 = 0

⇒ x(x - 8) + 3(x - 8) = 0

⇒ (x + 3)(x - 8) = 0

⇒ x + 3 = 0 and x - 8 = 0

⇒ x = -3 and x = 8.

Hence, x = -3 and x = 8.

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