Question

Could you help me factor this?

8y^3+24y^2-7y-21

Thank you!

Answer 1

8y^3+24y^2-7y-21
Factor by grouping

8y^3 - 7y + 24y^2 - 21

Next step?

Answer 2

Factor the first two terms
Factor the last two terms.
You'll see what to do next!

Answer 3

I see what to do from here, thank you! I kept thinking you factor the first three terms, but I couldn't find any way that would work. Thank you very much!

Answer 4

YW!