Rewrite the following quadratic equation in factored form, such as y=(x-a)(x-b)

Step-by-step explanation:

y = x^2 - x - 72

y = (x - 9)(x + 8)

You want two numbers that multiply to 72 --   -9 and 8

You want two numbers that differ by -1    -9 + 8 = - 1

c

step-by-step explanation:

c