Learn the easy way to factor a trinomial when a=1

The video tutorial explains how to factor trinomials where A equals 1. It introduces the diamond method for labeling A, B, and C, and finding two numbers that multiply to C and add to B. The tutorial also covers determining the signs of these numbers and solving the equation using the zero product property.

What is the first step in factoring a trinomial when A is equal to 1?

Explain the diamond method used in factoring quadratics.

What two numbers multiply to give -28 and add to give -12?

How do you apply the zero product property after factoring?

What are the final solutions for X after applying the zero product property?