1. How to Solve Equations using Factoring
Write the equation with zero on one side.
Factor the non-zero side of the equation.
Set each factor equal to zero and solve.
Check your answers!

2. How to Factor If possible factor out the GCF.
Multiply the first number by the last number.
Find a factor pair of the product from step 2 that sums to the number in the middle.
Write the template(s) for getting to the first term using the F from F.O.I.L..
Using the O and the I from F.O.I.L. figure out how to make the two numbers you found in step 3.
Check your work using F.O.I.L.!!