Question

how would i factor a polynomial? like in my problem. y³-9y²+y-9 ? i dont know what to do next? Help Please

Answer 1

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/solvpoly2.htm
I didn't know how to do complex polynomial's either. but this should help. http://www.purplemath.com/modules/solvpoly2.htm

Answer 2

You can see that the first two terms share a factor of \(y^2\). Try factoring that out, and I think you may get something you can work with.