Answer:
1. Look for factors that each term has in common.
They all have a "b" so factor that out.
a2b + 2ab - 8b = b(a2 + 2a - 8)
2. Factor the remaining polynomial.
Factors of -8 that add to 2 are 4(-2)
a2 + 2a - 8 = (a+4)(a-2)
Final answer: b(a+4)(a-2)
Step-by-step explanation:
