Solving a quadratic equation by factoring using AC method

The video tutorial guides students through solving equations by finding zeros, factoring trinomials, and applying the zero product property. It begins with an introduction to solving equations and finding zeros, followed by a detailed explanation of factoring trinomials using the guess and check method. The tutorial then covers how to determine the placement of factors in binomials and concludes with applying the zero product property to solve equations.

What is the first step in finding the zeros of a function?

• Set the function equal to zero

• Multiply all terms by a constant

• Add a constant to both sides

• Divide by the leading coefficient

Which method is used in the video to factor the trinomial?

• Completing the square

• Quadratic formula

• Guess and check method

• Synthetic division

What are the possible pairs of factors for the constant term -10?

• All of the above

• -5 and 2

• -1 and 10

• 1 and 10

What is the purpose of the Zero Product Property in solving equations?

• To find the maximum value of a function

• To determine the roots of a factored equation

• To simplify complex numbers

• To calculate the derivative of a function

What are the solutions to the equation after applying the Zero Product Property?

• x = 3 and x = -5

• x = 2/3 and x = -5

• x = -2/3 and x = 5

• x = 0 and x = 5