Using the square root method to solve a quadratic equation

The video tutorial introduces quadratic equations, explaining their standard form and the need for factoring when solving them. It demonstrates solving simple quadratic equations using inverse operations and highlights the importance of considering both positive and negative roots when using square roots. The tutorial also covers simplifying square roots and provides examples to illustrate these concepts.

Discuss the importance of including both positive and negative solutions when taking the square root.

What are square numbers, and how do they relate to simplifying square roots?