Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - 7.8 - Factoring Polynomials Completely - Monitoring Progress - Page 404: 2

Answer

$(y+2)(y+x)$.

Work Step by Step

The given polynomial is $=y^2+2x+yx+2y$ $=y^2+2y+yx+2x$ Group the terms. $=(y^2+2y)+(yx+2x)$ Factor each group. $=y(y+2)+x(y+2)$ Factor out $(y+2)$. $=(y+2)(y+x)$ Hence, the factor of the given polynomial is $(y+2)(y+x)$.
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