Factor completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored, say it is prime.x2 + 5x - 24

A. (x - 8)(x + 3)
B. (x + 8)(x - 3)
C. (x - 8)(x + 1)
D. prime


Answer: B

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A. f-1(x) = 
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C. f-1(x) = x2 - 3, x ? 0
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