Notes #10: More X Box Method
Steps:
Write in descending order
Take out a GCF
If the leading term is negative,
factor out a negative sign
Draw an X and a Box.
Fill them in like this:
Factor and Check like before
2
2
2
2
2
2
1.)
4
a
16
b
a
5
ab
14
b
2.)
3.)
x
xy
30
y
3
2
2
2
2
2
5.)
g
49
h
4.)
x
2
x
4
x
8
6.)
p
6
pq
8
q