Factor the algetraic expression.

(Factor completely.)

To factor the algebraic expression , we can first look for the greatest common factor (GCF) of the two terms, which is 2. So, we factor out 2 from the expression:

Now, the expression is factored completely as .

Remember, when factoring, always check if each term has any common factors and pull them out for a simpler expression. It’s like tidying up your math! Consider that when dealing with larger polynomials, identifying the GCF can significantly simplify the factoring process.