What is the sum of the linear factors (in x and y) of the expression 2x^{2}+xy-3y^{2}?

Explanation

Factorizing the quadratic expression yields (x-y)(2x+3y). The sum of these factors is (x-y) + (2x+3y) = 3x+2y.

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