Part A: Factor an example using the method you chose, being sure to explain your process ...

Choose ONE of the following methods of factoring:

·  factoring out a common factor,

·  factor by grouping,

·  factoring trinomials in the form x2 + bx + c,

·  factoring trinomials in the form ax2 + bx + c with FOIL,

·  factoring trinomials in the form ax2 + bx + c using the grouping method,

·  factoring perfect-square trinomials, or

·  factoring difference of squares.

Part A: Factor an example using the method you chose, being sure to explain your process.

Part B: What conditions must be present for you to use the method you chose?