1. Solving Polynomial Equations in Factored Form
Algebra 1
10.4
Using the Zero-Product Property

2. A polynomial is in factored form if it is written as the product of two or more linear factors.
3. A polynomial is in factored form if it is written as the product of two or more linear factors.
A linear factor has x to the power of one.
4. The zero-product property states:
If ab = 0, then a = 0 or b = 0.
5. Example
6. If one of these statements is true, all these statements are true:
7. If one of these statements is true, all these statements are true:
8. If one of these statements is true, all these statements are true:
9. If one of these statements is true, all these statements are true:
10. To graph an equation in factored form:
Solve the equation to find the x-intercepts.
11. To graph an equation in factored form:
Solve the equation to find the x-intercepts.
Find the coordinates of the vertex.
Remember x = -b/2a, plug in to find y.