Question

Factor Polynomial 3y^2+y-14

Answer 1

Answer:

Factored Form: ( y - 2 )( 3y + 7 )

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Let us first write down the problem at hand: 3y^2 + y - 14

2. Now let us break this expression into groups:  

3y^2 - 6y + 7y - 14  ⇒ ( 3y^2 - 6y )( 7y - 14 )

3. Factor 3y from 3y^2 - 6y:

3y^2 - 6y ⇒ 3y( y - 2 )

4. Factor 7 from 7y - 14:

7y - 14 ⇒ 7( y - 2 )

5. Substitute Step #3, 4 ⇒ Step #2:

3y( y - 2 ) + 7( y - 2 )

6. Factor common term y - 2:

Answer: ( y - 2 )( 3y + 7 )