| Step 1: | Factor out the GCF. |
| Step 2: | • If two terms, o o is NOT factorable.• If three terms, o o Use a∙c method • If four or more terms, try factoring by grouping |
| Step 3: | See if any factors can be factored further. |
| Step 4: | Check by multiplying. |
Adapted from Beginning and Intermediate Algebra, 3rd Edition by Martin-Gay