Question

factorise x^2 - y^2 - 2x + 6y - 8

Pls show steps foe getting the solution...

Answer 1

\[x^2-y^2-2x+6y-8=x^2-2x+1-y^2+6y-9=\]\[=(x-1)^2-(y-3)^2=(x-y+2)(x+y-4)\]

Answer 2

Thanks a ton nikvist !!!!! U deserve more than one medal but i can giv only one....☺☻