Question

Is it possible to factor `y= 3x^2-2x-1`? If so, what are the factors?

Answer 1

`(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`