Finding Zeros of Polynomial Equations: Factoring and Zero Product Property

This lesson teaches how to find zeros of quadratic polynomials by factoring and using the zero product property. It covers examples of factoring different quadratic equations, including those with negative constants and leading coefficients. The lesson emphasizes the importance of setting factors to zero to find solutions and addresses common misconceptions about identifying zeros.

What common misunderstanding might occur when finding zeros of a polynomial?

Describe the steps taken to factor the polynomial 2x squared plus x minus 10.