Question

How do I factor this?

Answer 1

Hi there!

The answer is:

`8x(2x - 3)`

We can see this, by writing the terms as multipliers.

`16x {}^(2) = 8 * 2 * x * x`

`24x = 8 * 3 * x`

The terms 8 and x are in common and therefore, we can bring those outside the parentheses.