1. Break up the polynomial Into two sets! (x/3 + x/3 + (-x -1)
2. Find the GCF of each set & factor It out the square Is x/2 Is the GCF First set & -1 Is the GCF of the second set
3. Factor It again as many times as you can The two terms you created have a GCF of ( x + 1)
Hope I Helped! xox!