To factor a quadratic equation, just follow these simple steps:

1. Check the Equation: First, make sure your equation looks like this: $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$.

2. Multiply a and c: Take the number in front of $x^2$ (that’s $a$) and the constant number (that’s $c$). Multiply them together to get $ac$.

3. Find Two Numbers: Now, look for two numbers that multiply to $ac$ and add up to the number in front of $x$ (that’s $b$).

4. Rewrite the Middle Term: Use the two numbers you found to rewrite the middle term ($bx$). This will give you four parts to work with.

5. Group the Terms: Put the first two parts together and the last two together. Look for things that you can take out of both pairs.

6. Set to Zero: You’ll end up with something like $(px + q)(rx + s) = 0$.

7. Find the Solutions: To find the solutions, set each part to zero. So, do $px + q = 0$ and $rx + s = 0$.

And that’s it! Have fun factoring!