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  • 04-04-2019
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If b2 + 2b − 24 = 0, and b < 0, what is the value of b?


A) −6

B) −4

C) −2

D) 0

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chikafujiwara
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  • 04-04-2019

Answer: b = -6, 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Convert into factored form :

(b+6)(b-4)

Then make one of the terms 0.

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