Question

How do you factor `x^2 + 14x + 24`?

Answer 1

`x^2+14x+24=color(blue)((x+2)(x+12)`

Explanation:

Factor:

`x^2+14x+24`

Find two numbers that when added equal `14` and when multiplied equal `24`. The numbers `2` and `12` meet the criteria.

Rewrite the expression as the product of two binomials.

`(x+2)(x+12)`