How do you factor -9-x^2-2xy+y^2−9−x2−2xy+y2? Algebra Polynomials and Factoring Factoring by Grouping 1 Answer Prof_S Jan 27, 2016 -9 + (x-y)(-x-y)−9+(x−y)(−x−y) Explanation: The terms -x^2-2xy+y^2−x2−2xy+y2 is equal to (x-y)(-x-y)(x−y)(−x−y). Answer link Related questions What is Factoring by Grouping? How do you factor by grouping four-term polynomials and trinomials? Why does factoring polynomials by grouping work? How do you factor 2x+2y+ax+ay2x+2y+ax+ay? How do you factor 3x^2+8x+43x2+8x+4 by using the grouping method? How do you factor 6x^2-9x+10x-156x2−9x+10x−15? How do you group and factor 4jk-8j^2+5k-10j4jk−8j2+5k−10j? What are the factors of 2m^3+3m^2+4m+62m3+3m2+4m+6? How do you factor quadratics by using the grouping method? How do you factor x^4-2x^3+5x-10x4−2x3+5x−10? See all questions in Factoring by Grouping Impact of this question 4342 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License