Is it possible to factor #y= 3x^2-2x-1 #? If so, what are the factors? Algebra Polynomials and Factoring Monomial Factors of Polynomials 1 Answer Mibo Jun 9, 2018 #(3x+1)(x-1)# Explanation: #3x times x = 3x^2# #3x times -1 = -3x# #1 times x = x# #1 times -1 = -1# #3x^2 - 3x + x -1 = 3x^2 - 2x -1# 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 1521 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License