SOLUTION: Factor completely. If the polynomial is prime, state this. y^2 + 0.4y - 0.12

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Question 242243: Factor completely. If the polynomial is prime, state this.

y^2 + 0.4y - 0.12

Answer by unlockmath(1688)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hello,
This y^2 + 0.4y - 0.12 can be factored to:
(y-.2)(y+.6)
Since this can be factored it is not prime.
RJ Toftness
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