Factoring

 First Step: Find the GCF of each term in the polynomial.  Find the prime factors! Including variables.  Second Step: Divide each term by the ______.  Or use the factors that are left over after finding the GCF.  Third Step: Write answer as the ___________ of the GCF and the remaining factors.  GCF ( remaining factors )

EX: 48x 6 + 6x 2 – 26x 3 EX: 14x 3 – 2x 2 + 8x  Step 1:  Step 2:  Step 3:  Step 1:  Step 2:  Step 3:

Factoring

 First Step: Write down all pairs that _______ to make the ______ term.  Make sure to include _________.  Second Step: Find the one pair that also ______ to make the __________ term.  Third Step: Write your answer as two binomials with the pair you picked.

EX: x 2 – 14x - 32EX: x 2 – 11x + 24  Step 1:  Step 2:  Step 3:  Step 1:  Step 2:  Step 3: