Algebra-1

We can factor the polynomial 2x³ + 4x² + 9x + 18 using the factor by grouping method:

Step 1: Group the terms: (2x³ + 4x²) + (9x + 18)

Step 2: Factor out the common factor from each group:
In the first group, we can factor out 2x²: 2x²(x + 2).
In the second group, we can factor out 9: 9(x + 2).