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

Answer:
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