Factor 12x^2-8x

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To factor the expression 12x^2 - 8x, we need to find the greatest common factor of both terms.

The greatest common factor of 12x^2 and -8x is 4x.

Dividing each term by 4x, we get:

(12x^2 - 8x) / 4x = 3x - 2

Therefore, the factored form of 12x^2 - 8x is 4x(3x - 2).