Learn the easy way to factor a trinomial when a=1

The video tutorial explains how to factor trinomials where A equals 1. It introduces the diamond method for labeling A, B, and C, and finding two numbers that multiply to C and add to B. The tutorial also covers determining the signs of these numbers and solving the equation using the zero product property.

What is the first step in factoring a quadratic trinomial?

• Identify the coefficients A, B, and C

• Graph the equation

• Use the quadratic formula

• Apply the zero product property

In the diamond method, what do you need to find?

• Two numbers that add to B and multiply to C

• Two numbers that add to C and multiply to A

• Two numbers that add to A and multiply to B

• Two numbers that add to A and multiply to C

Which pair of numbers multiply to -28 and add to -12?

• 14 and -2

• -14 and 2

• 7 and -4

• -7 and 4

What is the purpose of setting Y equal to 0 in the equation?

• To find the vertex of the parabola

• To apply the zero product property

• To determine the axis of symmetry

• To calculate the discriminant

What are the solutions for X in the equation X - 14 = 0 and X + 2 = 0?

• X = -14 and X = -2

• X = -14 and X = 2

• X = 14 and X = -2

• X = 14 and X = 2