Question

How do you factor `y= 2x^2 + 5x + 3` ?

Answer 1

`y=(2x+3)(x+1)`

Explanation:

`y=2x^2+5x+3` To factorise `2x^2+5x+3` we can write the equation as `y= 2x^2+2x+3x+3` or `y=2x(x+1)+3(x+1)` or `y=(2x+3)(x+1)`[Answer]