How do you factor # 8x^2-18#? Algebra Polynomials and Factoring Monomial Factors of Polynomials 1 Answer Serena D. Apr 4, 2018 #2(2x+3)(2x-3)# Explanation: First, factor out the GCF (2) #2(4x^2-9) rarr 4x^2-9# can be factored out using difference of squares: #a^2-b^2=(a-b)(a+b)# #a# in this case is #2x#, #b# is #3# #(2x-3)(2x+3)# #2(2x-3)(2x+3)# Answer link Related questions What are Monomial Factors of Polynomials? How do you factor polynomials by finding the greatest common factor? How can a factoring problem be checked? How do you find the greatest common factors of variable expressions? How do you factor #3a+9b+6#? What is the greatest common factor of #a^3-3a^2+4a#? How do you factor #12xy+24xy^2+36xy^3#? How do you find the greatest common factor of #45y^{12}+30y^{10}#? How do you factor #92x^10y^4 - 54x^12y^9#? How do you factor #4x^2+x#? See all questions in Monomial Factors of Polynomials Impact of this question 9801 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License