This document discusses factoring polynomials with a common monomial factor. It defines factoring as finding what to multiply together to get an expression. It provides examples of factoring polynomials such as xy + xz, 5n^2 + 15n, and 27y^2 + 9y - 18. It explains the steps to factoring as getting the common monomial factor, dividing the expression by the factor, and writing the quotient. The document is intended to teach students how to factor polynomials with a common monomial factor.