Algebra-1

Question Analysis
This question evaluates the student's ability to factor a quadratic equation with a leading coefficient other than 1 and apply the Zero Product Property to find the solutions.

Key Concept Explanation
The key concept here is solving a quadratic equation by factoring, which involves finding two numbers that multiply to and add to , then using these numbers to factor the quadratic expression.

Step-by-step Solution
1. Start with the quadratic equation:
2. Find two numbers that multiply to and add to : and
3. Rewrite and factor by grouping: