Question

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

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

`y=x^2+3x+2`

Find two numbers that when added equal, `3`, and when multiplied equal `2`. The numbers `1` and `2` fit the pattern.

Factor the quadratic equation as two binomials.

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