Question

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

Answer 1

Factor `2y^2 + 9y + 7`

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

Explanation:

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)`