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Factor completely 2x^2 − 18.

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Answer:


2(x+3)(x-3)

Explanation:

The first step is to factor out a 2 as it is a common factor of both terms


2(x^2-9)\\

That is a difference of squares so


2(x+3)(x-3)

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