I did not understand how to factor polynomials at first but I learnt that it is actually very easy.

First, I have to find the GCF. I made a venn diagram and to find the GCF of the two terms.

Then, I would divide the GCF to both terms. I would write the GCF as the coefficient and put the factored form in the brackets. To check, multiply the coefficient back into the equation to see if it matches up.