The video tutorial explains the process of solving a quadratic equation by first setting it to zero and identifying the coefficients a, b, and c. The importance of organizing information is emphasized to avoid common mistakes. The tutorial highlights the necessity of using parentheses when dealing with negative numbers in calculations. It then demonstrates how to calculate the discriminant and interpret its value to determine the number of solutions, concluding with the identification of one real rational solution.

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