Brian McLogan
Using end behavior, zeros and the intermediate value theorem to graph a polynomial
👉 Learn how to use the tools needed to graph a Polynomial function in standard form. The tools we will use to help us graph are end behavior, finding the zeros by factoring synthetic division as well as identify the multiplicity of each...
Brian McLogan
Standard form to vertex form of a quadratic
👉 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
Determine the end behavior and degree of a polynomial graph
👉 Learn how to determine the end behavior of a polynomial function from the graph of the function. To do this we look at the endpoints of the graph to see if it rises or falls as the value of x increases. If the graph of the polynomial...
Brian McLogan
Master Writing the equation of a line parallel to another equation through a given point
Master Writing the equation of a line parallel to another equation through a given point
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Graphical Solutions of Quadratic Functions: Finding Intercepts and Zeros
In this video, we learn how to graphically solve a quadratic function by looking at the intercepts of its graph. The X intercept represents the point where the graph crosses the X axis, and the roots or zeros are the solutions of the...
Brian McLogan
Finding the vertex and x-intercepts of a quadratic function
👉 Learn how to graph a quadratic equation in standard form. To do this we will explore multiple methods such as the intercept method, identifying the vertex, axis of symmetry and identifying points on the graph using a table. Once you...
Brian McLogan
How to solve a quadratic when there are no solutions
👉Learn how to solve quadratic equations using the square root method. It is important to understand that not all quadratics have to be solved using factoring or quadratic formula. When we only have one variable but it is squared we can...
Brian McLogan
How to graph the reciprocal function and identify the characteristics
👉 Learn how to graph the reciprocal function. A reciprocal function is a rational function whose expression of the variable is in the denominator. A reciprocal function is of the form f(x) = a / (x + h) + k, where h is the vertical...
Brian McLogan
Find All of the Zeros of a Polynomial
👉 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
Intercepts and asymptotes of rational functions
👉 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
Simplifying and then finding the intercepts and asymptotes
👉 Learn how to find the x and y-intercepts of a rational function. The x-intercept(s) of a function occurs when y = 0 and the y-intercept(s) of a function occurs when x = 0. To find the y-intercept of a function, we plug in zero for x...
Brian McLogan
What is multiplicity and what does it mean for the zeros of a graph
👉 Learn about zeros and multiplicity. The zeroes of a polynomial expression are the values of x for which the graph of the function crosses the x-axis. They are the values of the variable for which the polynomial equals 0. The...
Brian McLogan
Learn How to Graph Cotangent Function with a Reflection Over the X Axis
👉 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
Learn how to write the equation of a polynomial given 4 zeros
👉 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...
Brian McLogan
Identify asymptotes and intercepts of a rational function
👉 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 Vertical, Horizontal and Slant Asymptote
👉 Learn how to find the slant/oblique asymptotes of a function. A slant (oblique) asymptote usually occurs when the degree of the polynomial in the numerator is higher than the degree of the polynomial in the denominator. To find the...
Brian McLogan
How to Find Slant and Vertical Asymptotes
👉 Learn how to find the slant/oblique asymptotes of a function. A slant (oblique) asymptote usually occurs when the degree of the polynomial in the numerator is higher than the degree of the polynomial in the denominator. To find the...
Brian McLogan
Find the x and y intercepts from a polynomial in factored form
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a factored 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...
Brian McLogan
How to find the y intercept of a quadratic in vertex form
👉 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
Identify Asymptotes and intercepts of Rational Function
👉 Learn how to find the slant/oblique asymptotes of a function. A slant (oblique) asymptote usually occurs when the degree of the polynomial in the numerator is higher than the degree of the polynomial in the denominator. To find the...
Brian McLogan
Using Descartes Rule of Signs to determine possible number of solutions
👉 Learn about Descartes' Rule of Signs. Descartes' rule of the sign is used to determine the number of positive and negative real zeros of a polynomial function. Knowing the number of positive and negative real zeros enables also to also...
Brian McLogan
Find the Zeros of a Polynomial by Factoring Substitution
👉 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
How to graph a polynomial from linear factorization
👉 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
Solve for the Zeros Using Quadratic Formula
👉 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...