Find the zeros and multiplicity by factoring to a higher power

The video tutorial covers the process of factoring complex equations, starting with initial confusion and moving towards rewriting equations as quadratics. It explains how to factor equations involving X to the 4th power and emphasizes the importance of understanding term multiplication. The tutorial also discusses finding zeros and further factoring using the difference of squares method, ensuring clarity in identifying zeros and their multiplicities.

What is the first step suggested when you are confused about factoring an equation?

• Multiply all terms by zero

• Rewrite the equation as a quadratic

• Add all terms together

• Divide by the highest power of x

When factoring an equation with x to the 4th power, what adjustment is necessary?

• Use the same powers as a quadratic

• Raise the powers to match the highest degree

• Lower the powers to simplify

• Ignore the powers and factor directly

What is a common mistake when finding zeros of a factored equation?

• Using the zero product property incorrectly

• All of the above

• Not factoring completely

• Ignoring the multiplicity of zeros

How can the expression X^2 - 4 be factored?

• As a difference of squares

• As a perfect square trinomial

• As a sum of squares

• As a linear equation

What is the multiplicity of the zeros in the final factored form discussed?

• 2

• 3

• 1

• 0