How do you factor $2y^2+9y+7$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2015-08-05T16:32:51

Factor $2y^2 + 9y + 7$

Ans: (x + 1)(2x + 7)

Since a - b + c = 0, use the Shortcut --> 2 real roots: - 1 and $-c/a = -7/2$

Factored form: $y = 2(x + 1)(x + 7/2) = (x + 1)(2x + 7)$

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