Solve the Equation by the Zero-Factor Property $$x ^ { 2 } - 2 x - 24 = 0$$

question 209

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by the zero-factor property.
- $$x ^ { 2 } - 2 x - 24 = 0$$

• A) \(\{ 6 , - 4 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 20 , - 4 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 5 , - 5 \}\)
• D) \(\{ - 6,4 \}\)

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