2x(x - 4)We're asked to factor the following expression:[tex]\sf 2x^2-8x[/tex]Notice that both terms have a common factor of 2x, which can be factored out.We start by dividing both terms by 2x, and we get:[tex]\sf x-4[/tex]Next, we put 2x outside the parentheses:[tex]\sf 2x(x-4)[/tex]