Solve for x: x² + 5x - 24 = 0
- A. x = 4 or x = -9
- B. x = 3 or x = -8 ✓
- C. x = -3 or x = 8
- D. x = 3 or x = -7
Correct answer
B. x = 3 or x = -8
Explanation
Factor the quadratic: (x - 3)(x - -8) = 0, so x = 3 or x = -8.
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