Question: What is the factored form of the polynomial x^2 - 10x + 24?

Options:

1. (x - 4)(x - 6)
2. (x - 2)(x - 12)
3. (x + 4)(x + 6)
4. (x + 2)(x + 12)

Correct Answer: (x - 4)(x - 6)

Solution:

To factor, we look for two numbers that multiply to 24 and add to -10. The numbers -4 and -6 work, so the factored form is (x - 4)(x - 6).