What is the first step in applying the AC method for factoring?

Find two numbers whose product equals the constant term and sum equals the middle coefficient.

Identify the product of the leading coefficient and the constant term.

Rearrange the terms of the quadratic expression.

Divide the quadratic expression by the leading coefficient.

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