How do you factor x2 - 9x -8?

I think this question needs reWording. Maybe like 2x-9x-8 (144 as in a normal maths question)? Or x2x-9x-8 (x144, like a magnifiyer strength). Another reWording option is 2(-9x-8). This equals -18x-16=288 (remember a minus times a minus is a plus) === ===