Question

Solve the following quadratic equation using factorization method:
$x^2+11x+24=0$

Answer 1

Given, $x^2+11x+24=0$
$x^2+8x+3x+24=0$ (by splitting the middle term)

$\Rightarrow x(x+8)+3(x+8)=0$

$\Rightarrow (x+8)(x+3)=0$

$\Rightarrow x=-8orx=-3$