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What is the factor y^2-11y+18

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Answer:

(y-9)(y-2)

Explanation:

-9 and -2 add up to -11 and when multiplied they make a positive 18

User Justin Van Horne
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Answer:

Explanation:

Sum = -11

Product = +18

Factors are : 9 , 2

y² - 11y + 18 = y² - 9y -2y + (-9)*(-2)

=y(y - 9) -2(y - 9)

= (y - 9)(y - 2)

User Mahesh Vayak
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