Is it possible to factor #y=5x^2-9x-2 #? If so, what are the factors? Algebra Polynomials and Factoring Monomial Factors of Polynomials 1 Answer Cem Sentin Jun 7, 2018 #y=(5x+1)*(x-2)# Explanation: #y=5x^2-9x-2# #=5x^2+x-10x-2# #=x*(5x+1)-2*(5x+1)# =#(5x+1)*(x-2)# 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 2884 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License