Brian McLogan
Learn how to eliminate the parameter
Learn how to eliminate the parameter in a parametric equation. A parametric equation is a set of equations that express a set of quantities as explicit functions of a number of independent variables, known as parameters. Eliminating the...
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Applying the Distributive Property with Visual Models
This video lesson demonstrates how to break down sets of boxes and individual cookies to simplify and combine like terms. By understanding the distributive property and using the commutative and associative properties, students can...
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Solving Linear Equations: Choosing Between Division and Distribution
In this video, students learn how to solve linear equations by choosing between dividing or distributing. The teacher explains the properties of equality and demonstrates solving equations using both methods.
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Checking Quotients With and Without Remainders Using Multiplication
In this video, we review properties such as the distributive, associative, and commutative properties to help solve division problems. We demonstrate how to identify and correct mistakes in long division algorithms. Overall, this lesson...
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Calculus III: The Dot Product (Level 12 of 12)
This video goes over the dot product also known as the scalar product. This video ends the dot product series by going over 3 proofs specifically the Cauchy-Schwarz Inequality, Triangle Inequality and the Parallelogram Law.
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Multiplication and the Distributive Property
This video introduces the concept of the distributive property and shows how it can be used to solve multiplication problems. It explains the common mistake of not distributing the number outside the parentheses to all the numbers inside...
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Writing Equations of Polynomials Using X-Intercepts
In this video, the teacher explains how to write the equation of a polynomial by analyzing its x-intercepts. They demonstrate the process using different graphs and explain the importance of factored form and the multiplication property...
Brian McLogan
Evaluating the limit using properties of limits and special trig limits
π Learn how to evaluate the limit of a function involving trigonometric expressions. The limit of a function as the input variable of the function tends to a number/value is the number/value which the function approaches at that time....
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Dividing with a Sharing Model
In this lesson, students learn how to divide using a sharing model. The teacher demonstrates the process of sharing chocolates and doughnut holes equally among a group of kids. By drawing and counting carefully, students understand the...
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Multiplying Positive and Negative Integers Using the Distributive Property
This video lesson explains the rules for multiplying a positive integer by a negative integer using the distributive property. It emphasizes the importance of not overlooking the second number when using the distributive property and...
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Completing the Square: Algebraic Method for a > 1
In this video, the teacher explains how to complete the square when the coefficient of the quadratic term is greater than one. They demonstrate the process using algebraic steps and provide examples for better understanding.
Brian McLogan
Given three real zeros, learn how to write the equation of a polynomial
π Learn how to write the equation of a polynomial when given rational zeros. Recall that a polynomial is an expression of the form ax^n + bx^(n-1) + . . . + k, where a, b, and k are constants and the exponents are positive integers. The...
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Using Area Models and the Distributive Property
In this video, the teacher explains how to expand linear expressions with fractions using an area model and the distributive property. They cover important vocabulary such as linear expression and rational coefficients, and also discuss...
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Understanding Linear Equations: Infinitely Many Solutions
In this video, the teacher explains that linear equations can have infinitely many solutions by transforming them into a simpler form. The properties of equality are introduced, showing that adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing...
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Calculus III: Two Dimensional Vectors (Level 8 of 13)
This video is a review of Two Dimensional Vectors. This video goes over properties of vector operations. Properties are also proven geometrically and algebraically.
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Expanding Linear Expressions with Rational Coefficients
In this video, we learn how to expand linear expressions with multiplication, addition, and subtraction. We explore the concept of rational coefficients and the importance of combining like terms. The properties of real numbers, such as...
Brian McLogan
How do we add and subtract rational expressions
Learn how to add/subtract rational expressions with monomials in the denominator. When adding or subtracting two or more rational expressions with common denominators, we add or subtract only the numerator while we keep the denominator...
Brian McLogan
Solving a linear system by using substitution
πLearn how to solve a system of equations by substitution. To solve a system of equations means to obtain a common values of the variables that makes the each of the equation in the system true. To solve a system of equations by...
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Solving Equations with No Solutions
In this lesson, students will learn how to solve equations with no solutions by using inverse operations. They will understand that a solution is a number that, when plugged into an equation, makes the equation true.
Brian McLogan
Complete the square to find the focus directrix and vertex in conic sections parabola
Learn how to graph a parabola in when it is given in general form. To graph a parabola in conic sections we will need to convert the equation from general form to standard form by completing the square. Once it is in standard form we can...
Brian McLogan
Solving a linear equation with infinite many solutions
π Learn how to solve multi-step equations with parenthesis and variable on both sides of the equation. An equation is a statement stating that two values are equal. A multi-step equation is an equation which can be solved by applying...
Brian McLogan
What does it mean to isolate a variable
π Learn all about the processes and definitions for solving linear equations. You will gain a better understanding about the vocabulary and steps used to solve liner equations such as how to isolate an equation and apply inverse...
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Properties of Complex Numbers: Extending Real Number Knowledge
This lesson covers the commutative property, associative property, and distributive property, and provides examples of how these properties apply to complex numbers. By extending their knowledge of real number properties, students will...
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Solving Single Digit by Multidigit Multiplication Using the Distributive Property
In this lesson, students will learn how to solve single digit by multidigit multiplication problems using the distributive property. The distributive property is a useful trick that makes arithmetic and algebraic math problems easier to...