How to solve a quadratic by factoring a GCF from two terms

The video tutorial explains how to solve a quadratic equation by factoring out the greatest common factor (GCF) from the first two terms. The instructor demonstrates the process of identifying the common factor, factoring it out, and then applying the zero product property to solve the equation. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the steps involved in solving the equation by factoring.

What is the first step in solving a quadratic equation by factoring?

• Set the equation equal to zero

• Identify the greatest common factor

• Apply the zero product property

• Add terms to both sides

Why can only 'X' be factored out in the given equation?

• Because 'X' is the only variable

• Because 5 and 3 have no common factors

• Because the equation is already simplified

• Because 'X' is the largest number

What is the result after factoring out 'X' from the equation?

• X + 5

• 5X - 3

• X - 3

• 5X + 3

How do you apply the zero product property to solve the equation?

• Set each factor equal to zero

• Divide both sides by zero

• Multiply both sides by zero

• Add zero to both sides

What is the solution for 'X' after applying the zero product property?

• X = 1

• X = 0

• X = 3/5

• X = 5/3