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y 2 - 8y + 15

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Answer:

(y - 3)(y - 5)

Explanation:

Consider the product of the factors of the constant term which sum to give the coefficient of the y- term

product = + 15, sum = - 8

The factors are - 3 and - 5

y² - 8y + 15 = (y - 3)(y - 5)



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