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Solving Quadratics by Factoring

Solving a quadratic equation by factoring depends on the zero product property. The zero product property states that if ab = 0, then either a = 0 or b = 0.

Example 1: Solve by using factoring.

  1. First, get all terms on one side of the equation.




  2. Factor the quadratic.




  3. Apply the zero product property.




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