PDF Math 51 Worksheet Factoring Polynomials - Mt. San Antonio College Math 51 Worksheet Factoring Polynomials GCF, grouping, two terms Factoring means to write as a product and is used to simplify expressions or solve equations. The first step in factoring always begins by checking if there is a greatest common factor. Example: Multiply the term using distribution. 2x(3x25) 6x310x