Chapter 14, Problem 52SGR

To determine

To calculate: The factors of the polynomial expression $y^2-5y-8$ .

Answer to Problem 52SGR

The polynomial expression $y^2-5y-8$ cannot be factored.

Explanation of Solution

Given Information:

The polynomial expression is $y^2-5y-8$ .

Calculation:

The given polynomial expression is $y^2-5y-8$ .

Since, it is not possible to split $-5y$ into two parts whose product is equal to the product of $y^2$ and $-8$ .

Hence, the polynomial expression $y^2-5y-8$ cannot be factored.