wrenwhispers
wrenwhispers wrenwhispers
  • 18-06-2022
  • Mathematics
contestada

For which value of b would x^2 + bx - 24 be prime?

a. 3
b. 5
c. 10
d. 23

Respuesta :

michelleangel73
michelleangel73 michelleangel73
  • 18-06-2022

Answer:

3

Step-by-step explanation:

24 + (-1) = 23, 12 + (-2) = 10, 8 + (-3) = and 6 + (- 4) = 2, none of the sums are equal to 3, therefore b = 3 would give a prime quadratic. The correct answer is then A. 3

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

(4a-5)+(3a+6) Adding polynomials
(4a-5)+(3a+6) Adding polynomials
What were the positive and negative effects of Egypt being imperialized by Britain.
Estimate 49% of 162. Use mental math to calculate 49% of 162. ???
What is .725 as a fraction
if 10+3x-7x=6 what does x equal
(4a-5)+(3a+6) Adding polynomials
What were the positive and negative effects of Egypt being imperialized by Britain.
(4a-5)+(3a+6) Adding polynomials
What were the positive and negative effects of Egypt being imperialized by Britain.