Brian McLogan
Learn how to solve a trinomial by first factoring out the GCF then factoring completely
👉Learn how to solve quadratic equations by factoring. We will focus on factoring special techniques such as the zero product property, difference of two squares, box method and guess and check. Once we have factored the quadratic...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to find the solutions when factoring using the difference of two squares
👉Learn how to solve quadratic equations by factoring the difference of two squares. We can identify the difference of two squares but looking for binomials that have square terms. Difference of two square quadratic equations is of the...
Brian McLogan
Applying Rational Zero Test Then Find All of the Zeros
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial that cannot be easily factored. 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 zeros...
Brian McLogan
How to find the zeros and multiplicity by factoring 2 terms
How to find the zeros and multiplicity by factoring 2 terms
Brian McLogan
Combining rational expression with unlike denominators
Learn how to add and/or subtract rational expressions. A rational expression is an expression in the form of a fraction where the numerator and/or the denominator are/is an algebraic expression. When adding or subtracting rational...
Brian McLogan
Combining rational expression with like denominators
Learn how to add and/or subtract rational expressions. A rational expression is an expression in the form of a fraction where the numerator and/or the denominator are/is an algebraic expression. When adding or subtracting rational...
Brian McLogan
Learn How to Find All Zeros of a Polynomial Using Rational Zero Test and Synthetic
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial that cannot be easily factored. 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 zeros...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to graph a rational function with a oblique asymptote
👉 Learn how to graph a rational function. To graph a rational function, we first find the vertical and horizontal or slant asymptotes and the x and y-intercepts. After finding the asymptotes and the intercepts, we graph the values and...
Brian McLogan
Learn How to Solve a Polynomial Using the Difference of Two Cubes
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial. 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 zeros of a polynomial are the values...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to solve a rational equation and identify the extraneous solutions
👉 Learn how to solve rational equations. A rational expression is an expression in the form of a fraction where the numerator and/or the denominator are/is an algebraic expression. There are many ways to solve rational expressions, one...
Brian McLogan
Discontinuities and domain of rational functions
👉 Learn how to find the removable and non-removable discontinuity of a function. A function is said to be discontinuous at a point when there is a gap in the graph of the function at that point. A discontinuity is said to be removable...
Brian McLogan
Choosing the right method | Completing the Square
👉In this video I look at two different techniques for completing the square. Do you have a favorite method or know when one type is prefered over another?
Brian McLogan
Given One Zero or Factor Find the Remaining Zeros
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial given one rational zero. 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 zeros of a...
Brian McLogan
Factoring a monomial from a trinomial
👉 Learn how to factor polynomials by GCF. 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. To factor an algebraic expression means to break it...
Brian McLogan
Applying Rational Zero Test Then Find All of the Zeros
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial that cannot be easily factored. 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 zeros...
Brian McLogan
How do you factor a polynomial
Learn how to factor higher order trinomials. 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. To factor an algebraic expression means to break...
Brian McLogan
Given One Zero or Factor Find the Remaining Zeros
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial given one irrational zero. 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 zeros of a...
Brian McLogan
Find the Zeros of a Polynomial Then Write Out Using Linear Factorization
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial that cannot be easily factored. 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 zeros...
Brian McLogan
Factoring out a GCF from a polynomial using reverse distributive property
👉 Learn how to factor polynomials by GCF. 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. To factor an algebraic expression means to break it...
Brian McLogan
Factoring by grouping
Learn how to factor expressions of two variables by grouping. To factor an algebraic expression means to break it up into expressions that can be multiplied together to get the original expression. When a given expression can be grouped...
Brian McLogan
Factor out the GCF
👉 Learn how to factor polynomials by GCF. 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. To factor an algebraic expression means to break it...
Brian McLogan
Applying the remainder theorem to identify the remainder of a polynomial divided
👉 Learn about and how to apply the remainder and factor theorem. The remainder theorem states that f(a) is the remainder when the polynomial f(x) is divided by x - a. Thus, given a polynomial, f(x), which is to be divided by a linear...
Brian McLogan
Rational Expressions | Preparing for Precalculus Part 5
Rational Expressions | Preparing for Precalculus Part 5
Brian McLogan
Solving and graphing a function with rational asymptotes
👉 Learn how to graph a rational function. To graph a rational function, we first find the vertical and horizontal or slant asymptotes and the x and y-intercepts. After finding the asymptotes and the intercepts, we graph the values and...