Identify Coefficients: Step Title: Identify the coefficients of the quadratic partReasoning: Look at the quadratic part inside the parentheses to identify the coefficients.Calculation: Coefficients are 1, 5, −24 for k12, k, and the constant term respectively.
Find Constant Term Factors: Step Title: Find the factors of the constant termReasoning: Need to find two numbers that multiply to −24 (the constant term) and add to 5 (the coefficient of the middle term).Calculation: Factors of −24 that add up to 5 are 8 and −3.
Write Factored Form: Step Title: Write the factored form of the quadratic partReasoning: Use the factors found to write the quadratic part in its factored form.Calculation: The factored form inside the parentheses is (k+8)(k−3).