ACT SAT Prep How to determine the missing value of a quadratic given one solution

The video tutorial explains how to determine the value of K in a quadratic equation when given a solution. It begins by discussing the concept of a solution in an equation and how it can be verified. The tutorial then transitions to solving quadratic equations using factoring and the zero product rule. The role of K in the equation is clarified, and the video concludes with a step-by-step demonstration of solving for K using a given solution.

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