How to Determine The Zeros when a Polynomial is in Factored Form

The video tutorial covers the process of solving equations by factoring. Initially, students are reminded of the need to factor expressions, which serves as a remediation step. The instructor then presents problems that are already factored, allowing students to apply the zero product property. This involves setting each factor equal to zero and solving for the variable X. The tutorial concludes with solving specific equations, including taking square roots and handling negative solutions.

Explain the process of solving the equation that involves taking the square root.

What are the values of X that you find after solving the equation X + 1 = 0 and X - 8 = 0?