Solving
Solving
Example 3
Solve the following polynomial:
 
 
Step 1. Set the equation equal to zero.
 
 
Step 2. Factor if possible.
Since this polynomial has 4 terms, factor by grouping is needed.
 
 
Step 3. Use the Zero Product Property to set the remaining expressions equal to zero.
 
 
To learn more about solving polynomials, select the following link:
Solve Polynomials by Factoring