Question

Factor the algebraic expression -18y - 27

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

-18y = (-1) * 3 * 3 * 2 * y

-27 = (-1) * 3 * 3 * 3

Common factors = (-1) * 3 * 3 = - 9

-18y - 27 = -9*2y - 9 * 3

=(-9) [2y + 3]