Brian McLogan
How to use the difference of two squares to evaluate the limit by substitution
👉 Learn how to evaluate the limit of a function involving rational 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. The...
Brian McLogan
How to factor a quadratic equation by using a perfect square
👉Learn how to solve a quadratic equation by factoring a perfect square trinomial. A perfect square trinomial quadratic equation is of the form y = x^2 +2cx + c^2, where c is a perfet square. There are couple of ways we can solve a...
Curated Video
Recognizing a Special Product of a Binomial Expression
In this short video we will answer a standardized math test multiple choice question where we are asked to find an equivalent expression. We will first identify that the expression is a binomial expression since it has two terms. We will...
Brian McLogan
Learn How to Write the Linear Factorization and Zeros of a Polynomial to the Fourth Power
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial in the form of the difference of two squares. 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...
Flipped Math
Advanced Factoring
Perfect the method for factoring. Learners view a video that shows shortcuts to grouping when presented with a difference of squares or when the leading coefficient is one. Pupils learn that factoring by grouping is helpful when working...
Flipped Math
Factor Trinomials
Is it possible to factor out more? Scholars view a video presentation on factoring second degree trinomials. They learn about the magic X method to keep track of the constant factors. To finish, scholars use the learned method while...
Flipped Math
Calculus AB/BC - Selecting Procedures for Determining Limits
Knowing more strategies is always a plus. Pupils watch an engaging video to learn additional ways to algebraically determine the limit of a function at a specified value. The video covers multiplying radical expressions by their...
Mathispower4u
Multiplying Binomial Conjugates (Example)
If the conditions are just right, multiplying binomials can lead to two terms rather than three. Scholars watch a video that shows two examples of multiplying binomials. They see that when the binomials are conjugates, the product will...
Mathispower4u
Special Polynomial Products
Here's a special video for special polynomial products. By watching the educational video, pupils first review how to multiply binomials using FOIL. They then learn about the difference of squares pattern and how to square binomials.
Corbett Maths
Difference Between Two Squares
Square away your knowledge of factoring. Pupils review how to factor the difference of two squares. They do so by watching an instructional video that covers a few examples and by completing a worksheet.
Curated OER
How Do You Know if You Have a Difference of Squares?
What are the characteristics of a polynomial that would make it factorable by the difference of squares rule? There are four must haves: two terms, coefficients are perfect squares, minus sign, degree of each term is even or zero. If it...
Curated OER
How Do You Divide Two Rational Expressions?
An instructor walks viewers through a complicated problem in which she divides 2 rational expressions. For this problem, she has to find excluded values, use the zero product property, multiply, divide, cancel, and simplify. This video...
Virtual Nerd
How Do You Multiply a Rational Expression by a Polynomial?
Multiply a rational expression and a polynomial. No problem, you can do it. Turn your polynomial into a fraction and multiply. You might need to factor your polynomials first to see if you can cancel out some terms, thereby reducing it...
Curated OER
How Do You Find the Area of a Rectangle Whose Sides are Binomials?
The teachers uses a diagram to set up her initial equation to reflect the changes being made to a garden plot. She has a good explanation of how she got her equation. Then she works through the steps to solve the equation.
Curated OER
How Do You Simplify a Polynomial Over a Polynomial Using Opposite Binomial Factors?
The teacher explains the many steps in simplifying a rational expression using opposite binomial factors. At first it seems complicated but if you follow along and watch out for your negative numbers you can learn how to simplify this...
Mathispower4u
Multiplying Binomial Conjugates - Special Binomial Products (Example)
Conjugates don't need to cause consternation. Viewers of a short educational video learn that multiplying binomial conjugates results in a special product. They see that the result can be generalized as (a + b)(a - b) = a^2 - b^2.
FuseSchool
Difference of Two Squares - Factorising Quadratics
Special quadratics require special factoring patterns. Scholars learn how to factor quadratics in an informative resource. The video focuses on the difference of two squares factoring pattern.
Curated OER
How Do You Factor a Polynomial Using Difference of Squares?
Do you have a perfect square binomial? Don't know, not sure, what is a perfect square binomial? The instructor takes you through many steps to see if this given binomial is a perfect square. It is, and she shows you how to factor it.
Curated OER
How Do You Factor a Common Factor Out Of a Difference of Squares?
How do you know that a binomial can be factored using the difference of squares? First try finding the greatest common factor and pulling that out. Then take a look at what is left. Are the coefficients perfect squares? Then it could be...
Curated OER
What's the Formula for the Product of a Sum and a Difference?
There is a shortcut formula for finding the product of a sum and a difference. Use the formula rather than FOILing out the monomials. Fewer steps mean fewer headaches in math.
Curated OER
How Do You Find the Area of a Rectangle Whose Sides are Binomials?
The teacher uses a diagram to set up her initial equation to reflect the changes being made to a garden plot. She has a good explanation of how she got her equation. Then she works through the steps to solve the equation.
Curated OER
How Do You Factor a Polynomial Using Difference of Squares?
Do you have a perfect square binomial? Don't know, not sure, what is a perfect square binomial? The instructor takes you through many steps to see if this given binomial is a perfect square. It is, and she shows you how to factor it.
Curated OER
How Do You Divide a Rational Expression by a Polynomial?
Simplifying this polynomial rational division expression is not as complicated as it looks. Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of steps involved, but you can follow the instructor and learn the steps. I'm sure you already know how to do...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra: Algebra Ii: Simplifying Polynomials
Video demonstrates solutions to four problems from the California Algebra II released state test questions including factoring polynomial expressions, adding and dividing rational expressions, and applying exponent rules. [10:19]