The document provides instructions and examples for factoring polynomials using the x-box method. It explains that the x-box method involves writing the polynomial terms in an x-box diagram and identifying the greatest common factor and factor pairs. Three examples of polynomials are then factored using the x-box method.

1. X-box Factoring

2. X- Box 3 -9 Product Sum

3. Factor the x-box way Middle b= m + n Sum Product a c = m n m n First and Last Coefficients y = ax 2 + bx + c Last term 1st Term Factor n Factor m Base 1 Base 2 GCF Height