Question

Factorise 2y^2 + y + 6xy + 9x - 3​

Answer 1

Answer: (2y+3)(3x+y-1)

Explanation:

First regroup the terms.

6xy+9x+2y^2+y-3

Second factor 3x out of 6xy+9x

3x(2y)+9x+2y^2+y-3

3x(2y)+3x(3)+2y^2+y-3

And you get

3x(2y+3)+2y^2+y-3

Third factor by grouping