How do you factor y= 2x^2 - 5x – 3 ? Algebra Polynomials and Factoring Monomial Factors of Polynomials 1 Answer Binayaka C. Feb 5, 2016 (2x+1)(x-3) Explanation: 2*x^2-5*x-3 = 2*x^2-6*x+x-3 =2*x(x-3)+1(x-3) = (2x+1)(x-3) [Ans] Answer link Related questions What are Monomial Factors of Polynomials? How do you factor polynomials by finding the greatest common factor? How can a factoring problem be checked? How do you find the greatest common factors of variable expressions? How do you factor 3a+9b+6? What is the greatest common factor of a^3-3a^2+4a? How do you factor 12xy+24xy^2+36xy^3? How do you find the greatest common factor of 45y^{12}+30y^{10}? How do you factor 92x^10y^4 - 54x^12y^9? How do you factor 4x^2+x? See all questions in Monomial Factors of Polynomials Impact of this question 1261 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License