Is y = x^2 - 2x factorable? If so, how?

Answer 1

Hi Avery C.

The equation

y = x² -2x

Can be factored because x is common to both terms in the equation.

x can be factored out

x(x - 2) = x² -2x = y

Hope this helps

Answer 2

x^2 -2x

= x(x -2) for integer factors, assuming x is an integer

or endless factors possible for non integers such a as

= 2x(.5x -1) = 4x(.25x -.5) = etc.

Answer 3

Yes, this equation is factorable! a) y = x^2 - 2x b) Since both terms has an x variable, we can factor out an x variable. c) x(× - 2) = y I hope this helps!