Question

x2+2xy+y2+x+y-6 factor this I think we would use the first three terms and make it to (x+y)^2 ? Am I right so far?

Answer 1

@eric_d

Answer 2

yes. @superhelp101

Answer 3

What's next? I have no clue what to do with the x and y

Answer 4

The x+y-6

Answer 5

@Hero @Cosmichaotic @Compassionate @kropot72

Answer 6

@dan815 @e.mccormick

Answer 7

(x+y)(x+y+1)-6
idk about why d 6 is here.
@superhelp101

Answer 8

I have no idea why :( (#15)

Answer 9

I used a math calculator and it said the answer is (x+y+3)(x+y-2) but why? :(

Answer 10

I don't know what they did with the x+y-6

Answer 11

Any ideas?

Answer 12

ohh...den u cannot proceed with (x+y)^2

Answer 13

Yes but they are the same as expanding it out, right? Am I confusing you?

Answer 14

Lol sorry I don't know why it sent 3 times

Answer 15

Nevermind about that

Answer 16

theorem or formula may be there..!!! check it out in book...i forgot!!!

Answer 17

Oh kk thanks for the try thou