The video tutorial demonstrates how to factor the quadratic equation x^2 - x - 90 = 0. It begins by setting up a skeleton equation and determining the correct signs for the factors. The tutorial then identifies factors that add up to the middle term and verifies the factorization using the FOIL method. Finally, it solves the equation to find the values of x that satisfy it, which are x = -9 and x = 10.

What is the first step in factoring the equation x^2 - x - 90 = 0?

• Set up a skeleton equation

• Find the roots of the equation

• Use the quadratic formula

• Graph the equation

How do you determine the signs to use within the parentheses when factoring?

• By using the quadratic formula

• By checking the signs of the constant term

• By looking at the coefficients of x

• By analyzing the signs of the equation's terms

Which pair of numbers are the correct factors of -90 that add up to -1?

• 9 and 10

• -9 and -10

• -9 and 10

• 9 and -10

What method is used to verify the factorization of the equation?

• Graphing method

• Substitution method

• FOIL method

• Completing the square

What is the result of applying the FOIL method to the factors (x + 9)(x - 10)?

• x^2 + x - 90

• x^2 - x - 90

• x^2 + 9x - 10x - 90

• x^2 - 9x + 10

What is the solution for x when x + 9 = 0?

• x = 9

• x = -9

• x = 0

• x = 10

What is the solution for x when x - 10 = 0?

• x = -10

• x = 10

• x = -9

• x = 0

What happens when you substitute x = -9 into the original equation?

• The equation equals 90

• The equation equals 0

• The equation equals -1

• The equation equals 1

What happens when you substitute x = 10 into the original equation?

• The equation equals 90

• The equation equals 0

• The equation equals -1

• The equation equals 1