How do you factor #y= 2x^2 - 5x – 3# ? Algebra Polynomials and Factoring Monomial Factors of Polynomials 1 Answer Binayaka C. Feb 5, 2016 #(2x+1)(x-3)# Explanation: #2*x^2-5*x-3 = 2*x^2-6*x+x-3 =2*x(x-3)+1(x-3) = (2x+1)(x-3) [Ans]# Answer link Related questions What are Monomial Factors of Polynomials? How do you factor polynomials by finding the greatest common factor? How can a factoring problem be checked? How do you find the greatest common factors of variable expressions? How do you factor #3a+9b+6#? What is the greatest common factor of #a^3-3a^2+4a#? How do you factor #12xy+24xy^2+36xy^3#? How do you find the greatest common factor of #45y^{12}+30y^{10}#? How do you factor #92x^10y^4 - 54x^12y^9#? How do you factor #4x^2+x#? See all questions in Monomial Factors of Polynomials Impact of this question 1091 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License