Factor the Expression Completely $x ^ { 2 } - y ^ { 2 } - 2 y - 1$

question 69

Essay

Factor the expression completely. $x ^ { 2 } - y ^ { 2 } - 2 y - 1$ If the expression is prime, so indicate.

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