Finding Zeros of Quadratic Functions with Leading Coefficient Greater Than One

This video tutorial teaches how to identify the zeros of a quadratic function by factoring, especially when the leading coefficient is greater than one. It begins with an introduction to the concept of zeros and a review of factoring. The core lesson demonstrates how to rewrite a quadratic function in factored form and find its zeros by setting the factors equal to zero. A general formula for finding zeros in factored form is provided, followed by an example and discussion of common mistakes. The lesson concludes with a summary of the key points.

Describe the relationship between the factored form of a quadratic function and its zeros.

What common mistake do students make when identifying zeros from a factored form?

Summarize the key points learned about identifying zeros of quadratic functions in this lesson.