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factor y^2+y-2

Solution

factor

y^{2} + y - 2

Solution

(y - 1) (y + 2)

Solution steps

y^{2} + y - 2

Break the expression into groups

= (y^{2} - y) + (2 y - 2)

Factor out

y

from

y^{2} - y : y (y - 1)

Factor out

2

from

2 y - 2 : 2 (y - 1)

= y (y - 1) + 2 (y - 1)

Factor out common term

y - 1

= (y - 1) (y + 2)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is factor y^2+y-2 ?
The solution to factor y^2+y-2 is (y-1)(y+2)