How Do You Use the Zero Product Property to Find Solutions to an Equation?

How Do You Use the Zero Product Property to Find Solutions to an Equation?

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Learn how to put the zero-product property into action by watching this tutorial! First, identify the factors in the expression. Next, use the zero-product property to split these factors into separate equations. Finally, solve each equation to get the solutions to your original equation!

Keywords:

  • problem
  • equation
  • polynomial
  • zero-product
  • zero-product property
  • solve by zero product property

Background Tutorials

  • Introduction to Algebraic Expressions

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      What is a Variable?

      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!

  • Solving Polynomial Equations

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      The zero-product property let's you split the product of factors into separate equations. Then, you can solve each equation to get the solutions to your original equation! Learn all about this very useful property by watching this tutorial.

Further Exploration

  • Solving Quadratics by Factoring

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      How Do You Solve a Quadratic Equation by Factoring?

      One of the many ways you can solve a quadratic equation is by factoring it. In this tutorial, you'll see how to factor a quadratic equation using the guess and check method of factoring. Then, use the zero product property to find the solution!