How to factor a trinomial that is a perfect square

The video tutorial explains how to factor expressions using a non-traditional method, focusing on identifying and factoring perfect square trinomials. It highlights the importance of recognizing square terms and the conditions for a trinomial to be a perfect square. The tutorial concludes by demonstrating the factoring process and writing the expression as a binomial squared.

What is the first step in identifying a perfect square trinomial?

How can you express the number 25 in terms of its square roots?

What condition must the middle term satisfy for a trinomial to be a perfect square?

Explain how to factor the expression into a binomial squared.

What is the final factored form of the perfect square trinomial discussed?