Brian McLogan
Graphing a linear inequality in standard form
π Learn how to graph linear inequalities written in standard form. Linear inequalities are graphed the same way as linear equations, the only difference being that one side of the line that satisfies the inequality is shaded. Also broken...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to graph an equation when they share the same intercepts ex 11, -2x + 8y = 0
π Learn how to graph linear equations written in standard form. When given a linear equation in standard form, to graph the equation, we first rewrite the linear equation in slope intercept form, (i.e. in the form y = mx + c, where m is...
Brian McLogan
Find all the solutions of a trig equation by looking at the graph and unit circle
π Learn how to solve trigonometric equations. There are various methods that can be used to evaluate trigonometric identities, they include by factoring out the GCF and simplifying the factored equation. Another method is to use a...
Brian McLogan
Find the Zeros & Multiplicity of a Polynomial Function to Fifth Degree
π 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
Apply synthetic division to division of two polynomials
π Learn about dividing by synthetic division. Synthetic division is a method of dividing polynomials by linear expressions. To divide using synthetic division, we equate the divisor to 0 and then solve for the variable, the solution for...
Brian McLogan
Master Determining the x and y intercepts of the reciprocal function
Master Determining the x and y intercepts of the reciprocal function
Brian McLogan
4d Example 1 (Evaluate Trig Functions using intercepts of the unit circle)
4d Example 1 (Evaluate Trig Functions using intercepts of the unit circle)
Brian McLogan
What are the x and y intercepts of a quadratic equation
π Learn the essentials for graphing a quadratic equation. A quadratic equation is an equation of the form y = ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b and c are constants. The graph of a quadratic equation is in the shape of a parabola which can either...
Brian McLogan
What are the x and y intercepts of a linear equation
π Learn about graphing linear equations. A linear equation is an equation whose highest exponent on its variable(s) is 1. i.e. linear equations has no exponents on their variables. The graph of a linear equation is a straight line. To...
Brian McLogan
Zeros and multiplicity from vertex form of a quadratic
Zeros and multiplicity from vertex form of a quadratic
Brian McLogan
Graphing the Cotangent Function with a Change in Period
π Learn how to graph a cotangent function. To graph a cotangent function, we first determine the period (the distance/time for a complete oscillation), the phase shift (the horizontal shift from the parent function), the vertical shift...
Brian McLogan
Find the domain, horizontal asymptotes of a rational function
π Learn how to find the vertical/horizontal asymptotes of a function. An asymptote is a line that the graph of a function approaches but never touches. The vertical asymptote is a vertical line that the graph of a function approaches but...
Brian McLogan
Find the asymptotes and intercepts of a rational function
π Learn how to find the vertical/horizontal asymptotes of a function. An asymptote is a line that the graph of a function approaches but never touches. The vertical asymptote is a vertical line that the graph of a function approaches but...
Brian McLogan
How to graph a system of equations using the intercepts
πTo solve a system of equations means to obtain a common x-value and a common y-value that makes the each of the equation in the system true. To solve a system of equations by graphing means to obtain the point of intersection (if any)...
Brian McLogan
Graphing a quadratic function in vertex form with multiple transformations
π Learn how to graph quadratic equations in vertex form. A quadratic equation is an equation of the form y = ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b and c are constants. The graph of a quadratic equation is in the shape of a parabola which can either...
Brian McLogan
Master how to graph a linear equation in standard form
Master how to graph a linear equation in standard form
Brian McLogan
4e Example 3 (How to find the x and y intercepts of trig functions)
4e Example 3 (How to find the x and y intercepts of trig functions)
Brian McLogan
Solving by Completing the square by factoring out a negative one
π Learn how to solve quadratic equations by completing the square. When solving a quadratic equation by completing the square, we first take the constant term to the other side of the equation and create a perfect square trinomial with...
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Using the Discriminant in Quadratics
In this video, the presenter explains the concept of the discriminant and its use in solving quadratic equations. They explain how the discriminant is contained within the quadratic formula and how it can be used to determine the number...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to sketch the graph of a polynomial given factored form using multiplicity
π Learn how to use the tools needed to graph a polynomial function in factored form. A polynomial in factored form is when the polynomial is written as a product of its linear factors. Each linear factor represents an x-intercept and the...
Brian McLogan
Graphing a logarithm with horizontal and vertical shift
π Learn all about graphing logarithmic functions. A logarithmic function is a function with logarithms in them. The graph of the parent function of a logarithmic function usually takes its domain from the positive x-axis. To graph a...
Brian McLogan
Finding the vertex from a quadratic equation by using the standard form
π Learn how to identify the vertex of a parabola by completing the square. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A quadratic equation can be written in the standard form (i.e. in the form y = ax^2 + bx + c) or it...
Brian McLogan
Sketching the graph of a polynomial using the zeros and multiplicity
π Learn how to use the tools needed to graph a polynomial function in factored form. A polynomial in factored form is when the polynomial is written as a product of its linear factors. Each linear factor represents an x-intercept and the...