Solving by factoring with a is greater than 1 to find the zeros

The video tutorial explains how to solve quadratic equations by factoring. It introduces a visual diagram to help understand the process, focusing on finding factors of quadratic equations. The tutorial covers replacing middle terms with new factors and demonstrates the technique of factoring by grouping. Finally, it applies the zero product property to solve the equations, providing a comprehensive guide to factoring in algebra.

What is the first step in solving a quadratic equation by factoring?

• Using the quadratic formula

• Breaking down the equation into its factors

• Finding the roots directly

• Graphing the equation

In the 'Little Axe' technique, what do you place at the top of the axe?

• The value of A

• The product of A and C

• The value of B

• The sum of B and C

What technique is used to factor a four-term expression?

• Completing the square

• Synthetic division

• Grouping

• Using the quadratic formula

After grouping, what should you look for in each group?

• Common factors

• The constant term

• The highest power of X

• The sum of the coefficients

What property is applied to solve for X after factoring the expression completely?

• Commutative property

• Zero product property

• Associative property

• Distributive property