Learn how to use the side lengths of a rectangle to solve quadratic equation by factoring

The video tutorial explains the process of solving a quadratic equation by factoring. It begins with setting the equation equal to zero, then rewriting the expression as a product to apply the zero product property. The instructor uses the box method to factor the equation, demonstrating how to handle the middle term by creating two values that add up to it. The tutorial concludes with applying the zero product property to find the solutions of the quadratic equation.

What is the first step in solving the quadratic equation mentioned in the text?

Explain the purpose of rewriting the expression as a product in the context of solving the equation.

What two values need to be determined to factor the quadratic equation, and how are they related to the terms in the equation?

How do you apply the zero product property after factoring the quadratic equation?

What are the final solutions of the quadratic equation as mentioned in the text?