<PRE><B>Question 319215</B>
Factor out the greatest commnon factor and then divide both terms by the GCF.

GCF = greatest common factor

The GCF is 9.

So, 9x/9 = x

18/9 = 2

Final answer: 9(x + 2)

This is the second time I answer the same question.

Do you understand now?</PRE>