Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
P(y) = y³ + 2y² + 2y + 1
P(-1) = (-1)³ + 2*(-1)² + 2*(-1) + 1
= -1 + 2 - 2 + 1
= 0
As, P(-1) = 0, (y + 1) is a factor.
Use synthetic division or remainder theorem.
-1 1 2 2 1
0 -1 -1 -1
1 1 1 0
quotient = y² + y + 1
y³ + 2y² + 2y + 1 = ( y + 1) (y² + y + 1)
