Factoring out a GCF then the trinomial

The video tutorial explains the process of factoring a trinomial expression. It begins with an introduction to the concept of factoring and the importance of rewriting expressions as products of their factors. The tutorial then demonstrates how to factor out common terms and apply the X method to factor trinomials. The instructor guides viewers through rewriting the expression using identified factors and completing the factoring process, ensuring the results are verified.

What is the first step in factoring a trinomial according to the text?

What does the term 'factoring' mean in the context of the video?

What role does the coefficient of X^2 play in the factoring process?

How do you determine the factors of a trinomial when A is greater than one?

Explain the process of finding two numbers that multiply to give A * C and add to give B.

What is the significance of rewriting the expression as a product of two binomials?

How can you verify that your factored expression is correct?