Using the difference of two squares to solve a quadratic

The video tutorial explains solving quadratic equations using the difference of two squares method. It begins by discussing the square root method and its limitations, highlighting the importance of considering both positive and negative solutions. The tutorial then delves into factoring a difference of two squares, using X squared and 9 as examples. It demonstrates solving equations by setting them to zero and applying the zero product property, resulting in solutions of X equals 3 and -3. The video compares this method with the square root method, emphasizing the need for caution to avoid missing negative solutions. The tutorial concludes by summarizing the process of solving quadratics through factoring.

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