Brian McLogan
How to multiply your zeros to write the equation of a polynomial
π Learn how to write the equation of a polynomial when given imaginary 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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Solve Three Trig Funtions Fast
Sometimes we need a long detailed explanation on how to do something and why it works. Other times we need to know the quickest and easiest way to solve something without all the fluff.
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Use real zeros to write the equation of the polynomial
Use real zeros to write the equation of the polynomial
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Tutorial - Promo for solving literal equation
We solve a literal equation just like any other equation. When we solve for a variable we need to isolate the variable meaning we need to undo the operations that are being applied to the variable. Make sure you apply the inverse...
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Solving a literal equation by solving for y with a fraction
We solve a literal equation just like any other equation. When we solve for a variable we need to isolate the variable meaning we need to undo the operations that are being applied to the variable. Make sure you apply the inverse...
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Buying Erasers (Solving one-step decimal equations: multiplication)
Jillian purchased some erasers from the school store. Each eraser costs 25 cents. If she spent a total of 2 dollars and 25 cents, how many erasers did she buy?
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Solving a one step equation using multiplication on fractions
π Learn how to solve one step linear equations. By one step we mean equations that take one step to solve. The one step is the inverse operation needed to isolate the variable such as addition, subtraction, division and multiplication...
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Find the zeros factoring vs square root method
π 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...
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Master Solving Trigonometric equations with multi angles between 0 and 2pi
Master Solving Trigonometric equations with multi angles between 0 and 2pi
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Understand this one thing
In this video I want to make understanding radicals very easy. So I will break down the process of why and how we simplify radicals with variable expressions and numbers. We will focus on the square root and 4th root. Timestamps: 0:00...
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When Factoring Fails Us | Part 2
Factoring is a very important skill to develop but not always is it going to be helpful when solving quadratics. In this video I am going to show you what you can do when you need to solve a quadratic that is not factorable. There are...
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Make factoring trigonometric functions simple.
When you have trouble factoring trigonometric functions it is helpful to think about factoring quadratics
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Solve Logarithmic Equation by Exponentiating
Students usually get a little confused the first time I introduce exponentiating to solve a logarithmic equation.
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Solving and Equation by Combining Like Terms
This video lesson will provide students with a step by step process to solve an equation with like terms. Students will be provided with a procedural check list to build on their knowledge of solving multi-step equations. Students will...
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Apply prime factorization to simplify a fourth root of a variable raised to 12th power
π Learn how to find the 4th root of an expression. To find the 4th root of an expression, if the exponent of the expression is a multiple of 4, then the 4th root of the expression is the base of the expression with an exponent that is...
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Master How to determine the Endpoint Given the midpoint and other endpoint
Master How to determine the Endpoint Given the midpoint and other endpoint
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Verifying inverses
π Learn how to show that two functions are inverses. The composition of two functions is using one function as the argument (input) of another function. In simple terms composition of two functions is putting one function inside another...
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Master Solving literal equations from standard form to slope intercept form
Master Solving literal equations from standard form to slope intercept form
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Learn how to find the real zero of a cubic function
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...
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Major mistake when solving rational equations
πHere is one of the major mistakes I see when students are solving rational equations. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:26 Example #1 1:08 Example #2 2:12 Example #3 3:37 Example #4 4:08 Example #5 5:00 Example #6 6:41 Example #7 7:54 Example #8...
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What happens when solving with multiple angles
What happens when solving with multiple angles
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Tip - Ask This Question When You Have To Solve
A lot of Students know how to go through the motions when solving trig equations but do you really even know what you are doing. In this video I will explan what we are doing when we are solving trig equations and what you can do to...