Factoring a Difference of Perfect Squares to Find Zeros of Quadratic Functions

The video tutorial explains how to find the zeros of a quadratic function by factoring a difference of perfect squares. It begins with an introduction to factoring and the concept of the difference of squares. The tutorial then demonstrates how to find the zeros of a function using its factored form and discusses common mistakes students make when factoring. An example problem is solved to illustrate the process, emphasizing the importance of checking solutions.

Explain the difference of perfect squares and provide an example.

What are the zeros of the function f of x equals 8x squared - 72?