Solving Equations by Factoring
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Lesson Summary:
In this lesson, the speaker explains how to solve equations by factoring and using the zero product property. They provide step-by-step instructions, using several examples to show how to collect terms, rewrite equations in factored form, and then solve by making each factor equal to zero. The lesson covers a range of equation types, including quadratics and higher-degree polynomials. By the end of the lesson, viewers should feel comfortable applying these techniques to solve equations of varying complexity.
Lesson Description:
Solving Equations by Factoring and Using Zero Product Property
Questions answered by this video:
- How do you solve equations by factoring?
- How do you solve equations using the zero product property?
- What is the zero product property?
- Where can I find a lot of example problems of solving equations by factoring?
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Staff Review
A good overview of how to solve factored equations by setting all factors equal to zero. Also, factoring is touched on. It is advised to have a good understanding of factoring before watching this video, however. Many different types of problems / situations are covered.
