I am stuck on a riddle game. I have to find out what x equals. The only problem is that this is the equation. x^2+30x+144. Now I know that (x+6)(x+24) is it's factor but what the heck is x equal to. Or is this riddle maker messing with my mind and the answer is not really related to math at all. What do ya'll think?
2006-08-25 04:10:21 · 4 answers · asked by Speedracer 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
no, it's not a trick question, it's just algebra.
You got it:
x^2 + 30x + 144
(x+6)(x+24)
Now equat both factors to zero:
x+6=0 and x+24=0
The solve for zero:
x+6=0
-6 -6
x= -6
x+24=0
-24 -24
x= -24
There's your answer, -6, and -24. It's right I know it.
2006-08-25 12:01:43 · answer #1 · answered by Chosen 1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
x^2+30x+144 is not an equation. I shall assume you mean x^2+30x+144 = 0. In that case, your factors (x+6) and (x+24) must also equal zero in which case your answers will be -6 and -24.
2006-08-25 11:16:36 · answer #2 · answered by smartliketractor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This stuff is not an equation at all. So dont break your head over it.
2006-08-25 12:27:08 · answer #3 · answered by A 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ask your teacher for that! it makes me crazy!
2006-08-25 11:16:52 · answer #4 · answered by mark!!001 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋