Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
1) Use the sum-product pattern:
[tex]y^{2} +2y-48\\y^{2} -8y-6y-48[/tex]
2) Common factor from the two pairs:
[tex]y^{2} +8y-6y-48\\y(y+8)-6(y+8)[/tex]
3) Rewrite in factored form:
[tex]y(y+8)-6(y+8)\\(y-6)(y+8)[/tex]