SOLUTION: I'm having trouble with {{{9x^3-18x^2-4x+8=0}}} In my steps it says first to group the terms. I think that is where I may ultimately be messing up. I've worked on it for awhi

Question 69073: I'm having trouble with

In my steps it says first to group the terms. I think that is where I may ultimately be messing up. I've worked on it for awhile. The answers I am supposed to have when the problem is finished is: +2/3, -2/3, and 2
This pattern throws me off and I have more of them. A step by step guide would be a life saver.
~Jake
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can use the technique of factoring by grouping to solve this problem.
Group the terms as follows:
Notice the change in sign of the last term. Factor from the first group and factor from the second group:
Now you can factor the common term (x - 2).
Apply the zero product principle.
and/or
If then
If then and so and or
Solutions:

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