Question

Is it possible to factor `y=5x^2-9x-2`? If so, what are the factors?

Answer 1

`y=(5x+1)*(x-2)`

Explanation:

`y=5x^2-9x-2`

`=5x^2+x-10x-2`

`=x*(5x+1)-2*(5x+1)`

=`(5x+1)*(x-2)`