Using the zero product property and factoring a GCF to solve a quadratic

The video tutorial explains how to solve a quadratic equation using the Zero Product Property. It begins with setting up the problem and understanding why terms cannot be combined. The Zero Product Property is introduced, which states that if the product of two numbers is zero, then at least one of the numbers must be zero. The tutorial then covers factoring, using division to rewrite expressions as products, and applying the Zero Product Property to find solutions. The video concludes with a demonstration of solving the equation and verifying the solution.

Describe the process of applying the distributive property to check your work.

What do you do after rewriting the problem as a multiplication problem?

What are the two factors you obtain from applying the Zero Product Property?