How to solve a quadratic by factoring

The video tutorial explains how to solve a quadratic equation by factoring. It begins with an introduction to the factoring method, focusing on finding two factors of 36 that add up to -12. The process involves rewriting the quadratic as two binomials and applying the zero product property to find the solution. The tutorial concludes with the solution x=6, highlighting the concept of multiplicity.

Explain the zero product property and how it is applied in solving quadratic equations.

What is the final solution to the quadratic equation discussed in the text?