Answer:
(x - 3)(4x² + 6x + 9)
Explanation:
This is a difference of cubes which factors in general as
a³ - b³ = (a - b)(a² + ab + b²)
8x³ = (2x)³ ⇒ a = 2x
27 = 3³ ⇒ b = 3
Hence
8x³ - 27
= (2x)³ - 3³
= (2x - 3)( (2x)² + (2x × 3) + 3²)
= (2x - 3)(4x² + 6x + 9)