State whether true or false:
Solve the quadratic equation $y^{2} - 5 y - 24 = 0$ , then $y = 8$ or $- 3$

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
$y^{2} - 5 y - 24 = 0$
$\Rightarrow y^{2} - 8 y + 3 y - 24 = 0$
$\Rightarrow (y - 8) (y + 3) = 0$
$\Rightarrow y = 8, - 3$
Hence, the given statement is true.

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