Factoring Quadratic Functions to Reveal Zeros

The video tutorial explains how to find the zeros of quadratic functions by factoring. It begins with an introduction to the concept of zeros and their significance in quadratic functions. The tutorial then demonstrates the process of factoring quadratic equations, providing two example problems to illustrate the method. The lesson concludes with a summary emphasizing the importance of rewriting functions in factored form to easily identify zeros.

What common mistake might students make when factoring a quadratic function?

Describe how to check if the found zeros are correct by substituting them back into the function.