Step 1: Place x2 term and constant into the box

2x2

2

PROBLEM: 2x2 + 5x + 2

X2 term(Step 1)

Constant(Step 1)

Step 2: Multiply x2 term and constantWrite it to the side

2x2

2

4x2

PROBLEM: 2x2 + 5x + 2

1 x 4

Step 3: Find factors of step 2 so the add up to the middle term

2x2

2

4x2

2 x 2= 5= 4

PROBLEM: 2x2 + 5x + 2

1 x 4

Step 4: Place the factors in the box.

2x2

2

4x2

2 x 2= 5= 41x

4x

X2 term(Step 1)

X term Factor(Step 4)

X term Factor(Step 4)

Constant(Step 1)

Step 5: Find the GCF of each column and row.(Put at top of column and to the left of row)

2x2

2

1x

4x

2x 1

1x

2

X2 term(Step 1)

X term Factor(Step 4)

X term Factor(Step 4)

Constant(Step 1)

GCFGCF

GCF

GCF

You now have your answer to this problem. Your factors are at the top of each column and to the left of each row.

2x2

2

1x

4x

2x 1

1x

2

Step 6: Check Signs!!!!!!!!

2x2

2

1x

4x

2x 1

1x

2