Question

Factor the following polynomial completely.

y squared plus 5 zy plus 4 z squared

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Answer 1

Answer:

(y + z)(y + 4z)

Step-by-step explanation:

${y}^{2} + 5zy + 4 {z}^{2} \\ = {y}^{2} + zy + 4zy + 4 {z}^{2} \\ = y(y + z) + 4z(y + z) \\ = (y + z)(y + 4z)$