Notice that the variable is u, so the factors will have first terms u.
Write the factors as two binomials with first termsu.u2+11u+24(u)(u)
Find two numbers that: multiply to 24 and add to 11.
| Factors of 24 |
Sum of factors |
| 1,24 |
1+24=25 |
| 2,12 |
2+12=14 |
| 3,8 |
3+8=11∗ |
| 4,6 |
4+6=10 |
Use 3 and 8 as the last terms of the binomials.Check.(u+3)(u+8)u2+3u+8u+24u2+11u+24✓(u+3)(u+8)