Algebraeasy · Past Paper
Factorize: 2x^2 - 8
A2(x-2)(x+2)
B2(x-4)(x+4)
C(2x-4)(x+2)
D2(x-2)^2
✓ Correct Answer: A — 2(x-2)(x+2)
First factor out 2 to get 2(x^2 - 4), then factor x^2 - 4 as (x-2)(x+2).
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