factor first - the only way to survive Mrs. Gruman's Algebra 2H class, fact

the only way to survive Mrs. Gruman's Algebra 2H class, factor first or you're dead.

"Factor first or you're going to die!", Mrs. Gruman, after I got 100% wrong.

"Factor first or I'll murder you!", my friend, when I didn't factor.

"Factor first or I'll cry again!", me, after I failed the test for the third time.