Learning how to multiply two rational expressions by using factoring to simplify

The video tutorial covers the process of factoring trinomials and expressions using different methods, including the diamond method and the difference of squares. The instructor provides a quick overview and emphasizes the importance of practice. The tutorial also includes tips for dealing with negative numbers in factoring and demonstrates how to simplify expressions by dividing out common terms.

How do you determine the signs of the factors when multiplying to a positive number but adding to a negative number?

Describe the final steps taken to simplify the expression by dividing out common terms.