Brian McLogan
Find all the possible rational zeros given a polynomial
👉 Learn how to use the Rational Zero Test on Polynomial expression. Rational Zero Test or Rational Root test provide us with a list of all possible real Zeros in polynomial expression. Rational Zero Test can be helpful to find all the...
Brian McLogan
SYTHENTIC DIVISION mistakes
Students often prefer sythentic division over long division because it is "easier" and faster. However students still make many mistakes and in this video I will highlight some of the most common mistakes.
Brian McLogan
How to use synthetic division to divide two polynomials forgot to write the quotient out
👉 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
Dividing two polynomials using long division algorithm
👉 Learn how to divide polynomials by quadratic divisors using the long division algorithm. Before dividing a polynomial, it is usually important to arrange the divisor in the descending order of powers of the variable(s). To divide a...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to add two rational expressions by finding the LCD
Learn how to add/subtract rational expressions with trinomials in the denominator. When adding or subtracting two or more rational expressions with common denominators, we add or subtract only the numerator while we keep the denominator...
Brian McLogan
Multiple Examples on determining the asymptotes of rational functions
Multiple Examples on determining the asymptotes of rational functions
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Long Division with Remainder (Part 1)
Find whole-number quotients and remainders by dividing whole numbers up to four-digits (dividend) by one-digit whole numbers (divisor) using long division (standard algorithm).
Brian McLogan
Writing an equation using point slope form given two points
👉 Learn how to write the equation of a line given two points on the line. The equation of a line is such that its highest exponent on its variable(s) is 1. (i.e. there are no exponents on its variable(s)). There are various forms which...
Brian McLogan
How to find the quotient between two polynomials
👉 Learn how to divide polynomials by quadratic divisors using the long division algorithm. Before dividing a polynomial, it is usually important to arrange the divisor in the descending order of powers of the variable(s). To divide a...
Brian McLogan
How to use long division for dividing two polynomials
👉 Learn how to divide polynomials by quadratic divisors using the long division algorithm. Before dividing a polynomial, it is usually important to arrange the divisor in the descending order of powers of the variable(s). To divide a...
Brian McLogan
Learning how to apply long division between two polynomials
👉 Learn how to divide polynomials using the long division algorithm. To be able to solve a polynomial, we need to be able to get the factors and hence the zeros. To get the factors, we use the rational zeros theorem to get one of the...
Brian McLogan
How to graph a rational function using 6 steps
👉 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
Given two linear Factors 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
Find the Slant Asymptotes x and y 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
Master Dividing two polynomials using synthetic division
Master Dividing two polynomials using synthetic division
Brian McLogan
Why does synethetic division different than long division
👉 Learn about dividing by synthetic division when the divisor is a fraction. 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...
Brian McLogan
Learn the basics to dividing two polynomials by using long division
👉 Learn how to divide polynomials by binomial divisors using the long division algorithm. A binomial is an algebraic expression having two terms. Before dividing a polynomial, it is usually important to arrange the divisor in the...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to solve a polynomial using the difference of two cubes and quadratic formula
👉 Learn how to find the zeroes of a polynomial equation/expression involving the sum/difference of two cubes. Given a polynomial having the sum of two cubes, the polynomial can be factored as follows: a^3 + b^3 = (a + b)(a^2 - ab + b^2)....
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Long Division (Two-Digit Dividend)
Use the traditional algorithm to divide two-digit by two-digit.
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How to Determine Unit Rate for a Real World Situation
In this short video we will answer a standardized math test question where we are asked to determine the unit rate for a real world situation. We will first identify the real world rate given in the problem. We will understand that all...
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Find the Quotient to Solve a Real World Problem
In this short video we will find the quotient to solve a real world problem. We will draw a picture to represent the real world problem. We will determine that we need to divide to find the quotient. We will divide a four digit number by...
Brian McLogan
ACT SAT Prep adding a decimal to a fraction
ACT SAT Prep adding a decimal to a fraction
Brian McLogan
Writing the equation of a line given two points
👉 Learn how to write the equation of a line given two points on the line. The equation of a line is such that its highest exponent on its variable(s) is 1. (i.e. there are no exponents on its variable(s)). There are various forms which...