QZ: Zero Product Property

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What is the Zero Product Property?

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If the product of two factors is zero, then at least one of the factors must be zero.

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Solve for x: (x + 2)(x - 3) = 0

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x = -2 or x = 3.

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z = 0 and z = 15.

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Solve for X: (x-5)(x+6)=0

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x = 5 or x = -6.

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At least one of a or b must be zero.

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What is the first step in solving a quadratic equation using the Zero Product Property?

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Set each factor equal to zero.

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What does it mean to find the 'zeros' of a function?

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The zeros of a function are the values of x for which the function equals zero.

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How do you verify the solutions obtained from the Zero Product Property?

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Substitute the solutions back into the original equation to check if they satisfy it.