Solve the equation

2y2 - 5y - 3 = 0

by factoring.

2y2 - 5y - 3 = 0
(2y + 1)(y - 3) = 0
Factor using the usual factoring method for trinomials.
Show work. This product will be zero if either (or both) factors are zero. Set each factor equal to zero.

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