Question

PLEASE HELP ASAP:

How to factor the expression 2x^2-8x by taking out the greatest common factor

Answer 1

2x(x - 4)

Explanation:

`2x^2=2* x* x`

`8x = 2*2*2* x`

∴ both 2x² & 8x have common factor : 2 & x, so the greatest common factor = 2x

`2x^2=2x(x)`

`8x = 2x(4)`

`2x^2-8x=2x(x-4)`