Factor Completely $$- x ^ { 2 } - 5 x + 24$$

question 66

Multiple Choice

Factor completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored, write ʺprime.ʺ
- $$- x ^ { 2 } - 5 x + 24$$

• A) \(- ( x - 3 ) ( x + 8 )\)
• B) \(- ( x - 3 ) ( x - 8 )\)
• C) \(( x + 3 ) ( x - 8 )\)
• D) Prime

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