$\"\"$

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The polynomial is $\"\"$ .

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Group the terms with common factors.

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$\"\"$

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Factor the GCF from each group.

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$\"\"$

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Apply distributive property: $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$

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Write $\"\"$ in $\"\"$ form.

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$\"\"$

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Apply difference of squares: $\"\"$ .

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$\"\"$ . $\"\"$

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The factors of polynomial is $\"\"$ .