8m³ - 18m
When you factor this equation, you need to find the common number or variable in the two terms.
8 and 18 can be divide by 2.
8 ÷ 2 = 4
18 ÷ 2 = 9
2(4m³ - 9m)
You will notice that both terms have the variable m. We can remove that.
2m(4m²-9) This is the factor of 8m³-18m