Question

Can `y=5x^2 - 10x - 75` be factored? If so what are the factors ?

Answer 1

Yes,

`5(x - 5)(x +3 )`

Explanation:

`y = 5x^2 -10x - 75`
`y = 5(x^2 - 2x -15)`

`y = 5(x - 5)(x + 3)`