Master - How to find the zeros of a polynomial function by factoring and determine multiplicity

The video tutorial explains how to find the zeros of polynomial functions through various examples. It covers factoring techniques for quadratic, cubic, and higher degree polynomials, emphasizing the importance of rewriting polynomials as products of their factors. The tutorial also discusses the concept of multiplicity and how it affects the graph of a polynomial. The final section introduces factoring by grouping, a method used for polynomials with four terms.

How can you identify a perfect square trinomial when factoring?

What does it mean if a polynomial has no real zeros?

What is the first step in factoring by grouping?

Explain how to apply the GCF when factoring polynomials.