Learning to find the zeros of a cubic trinomial by factoring

The video tutorial covers solving equations by finding zeros, factoring techniques, and using the zero product property. It explains methods for solving quadratic equations, including factoring, completing the square, and using the quadratic formula. The tutorial demonstrates factoring quadratics through trial and error and discusses determining the solution set and real solutions, emphasizing the importance of understanding multiplicity and end behavior.

What is the first step in solving an equation by factoring?

• Complete the square

• Use the quadratic formula

• Set the equation equal to 1

• Find the common factor

Which of the following is NOT a method to solve quadratic equations?

• Graphing

• Using the quadratic formula

• Completing the square

• Factoring

When factoring a quadratic equation, what should the product of the last two terms equal?

• Zero

• The constant term

• The product of the first two terms

• The coefficient of the middle term

What does the multiplicity of a root indicate about the graph at that point?

• The y-intercept

• The slope of the tangent line

• The symmetry of the graph

• Whether the graph crosses or bounces

If a quadratic equation has three solutions, what can be said about them?

• All solutions are positive

• All solutions are integers

• At least one solution is complex

• All solutions are real