Algebra-1

To solve it by factoring, we're looking for two numbers, let's call them m and n, such that their product is equal to the product of the coefficient of x² (which is 1) and the constant term (which is -24). In other words, we have:

mn = ac

In this case, a = 1 and c = -24, so we have:

mn = 1 * (-24)
mn = -24

We're also looking for two numbers, m and n, such that their sum is equal to the coefficient of x (which is 2). In other words, we have:

m + n = b

In this case, b = 2.

No...