SOLUTION: hello how do i factor this polynomial completely: 2x^2 - 8 thank you!

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: hello
how do i factor this polynomial completely:
2x^2 - 8
thank you!
This question is from textbook algebra for college students

Answer by funmath(2933)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor out the GCF, 2
Factor the difference of squares , a=x, b=2

Happy Calculating!!!

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