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Coordinate Geometry: Descartes
The development of the Cartesian Coordinates system, and linear and non-linear equations, by the mathematician who fled the small hometown that now reveres him. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning...
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Finding the Axis of Symmetry in Quadratic Equations
In this video, mathematicians learn how to find the axis of symmetry in a quadratic equation. The axis of symmetry is a line that divides the parabola into two mirror images. By understanding the concept of symmetry and using the formula...
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Algebra 68 - Converting Between General and Vertex Form
A quadratic function can be written in general form or in vertex form. But given a quadratic function in one of these forms, how can we convert to the other form? This lecture shows how conversion formulas between these two forms can be...
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Summary for graphing a parabola within conic sections
Learn all about parabolas in conic sections. We will discover the basic definitions such as the vertex, focus, directrix, and axis of symmetry. We will also take a look a basic processes such as graphing, writing the equation and...
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Overview of Parabolas - Online Math Tutor - Free Videos
In this math tutorial I will show you how to sketch a quadratic function, find the axis of symmetry, determine the y-intercepts and find the zeros or x-intercepts. To find the x-intercepts we use such methods as setting the equation...
Brian McLogan
What is the definition of a parabola
Learn all about parabolas in conic sections. We will discover the basic definitions such as the vertex, focus, directrix, and axis of symmetry. We will also take a look a basic processes such as graphing, writing the equation and...
Brian McLogan
Conics What are the important parts of a horizontal ellipse
Learn all about ellipses for conic sections. We will discuss all the essential definitions such as center, foci, vertices, co-vertices, major axis and minor axis. We will also discuss the essential processes such as how to graph and...
Brian McLogan
What is the focus and directrix for a vertical parabola conics
Learn all about parabolas in conic sections. We will discover the basic definitions such as the vertex, focus, directrix, and axis of symmetry. We will also take a look a basic processes such as graphing, writing the equation and...
Brian McLogan
How to find the vertices and foci of an ellipse
Learn how to graph vertical ellipse not centered at the origin. A vertical ellipse is an ellipse which major axis is vertical. To graph a vertical ellipse, we first identify some of the properties of the ellipse including the major...
Brian McLogan
Using the vertex determine the domain and range of a parabola
👉 Learn about the parts of a parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A regular palabola is the parabola that is facing either up or down while an irregular parabola faces left or right. A quadratic...
Brian McLogan
How to determine the axis of symmetry and vertex
👉 Learn about the parts of a parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A regular palabola is the parabola that is facing either up or down while an irregular parabola faces left or right. A quadratic...
Brian McLogan
Conic section Understanding the parts of a vertical ellipse
Learn all about ellipses for conic sections. We will discuss all the essential definitions such as center, foci, vertices, co-vertices, major axis and minor axis. We will also discuss the essential processes such as how to graph and...
Brian McLogan
What is the domain and range of a quadratic graph
👉 Learn about the parts of a parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A regular palabola is the parabola that is facing either up or down while an irregular parabola faces left or right. A quadratic...
Brian McLogan
How to find the directrix, focus and vertex of a parabola
Learn how to graph a vertical parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola is said to be vertical if it opens up or opens down. A vertical parabola results from a quadratic equation in which the x...
Brian McLogan
How to graph a parabola with a horizontal axis of symmetry
Learn how to graph a horizontal parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola is said to be horizontal if it opens to the left or opens to the right. A horizontal parabola results from a quadratic...
Brian McLogan
Determine the vertex and domain and range of a function
👉 Learn about the parts of a parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A regular palabola is the parabola that is facing either up or down while an irregular parabola faces left or right. A quadratic...
Brian McLogan
Use the formula to find the vertex
👉 Learn about the parts of a parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A regular palabola is the parabola that is facing either up or down while an irregular parabola faces left or right. A quadratic...
Brian McLogan
Find the vertex and x intercepts of a quadratic
👉 Learn about the parts of a parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A regular palabola is the parabola that is facing either up or down while an irregular parabola faces left or right. A quadratic...
Brian McLogan
How to find the x intercepts and vertex of a parabola
👉 Learn about the parts of a parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A regular palabola is the parabola that is facing either up or down while an irregular parabola faces left or right. A quadratic...
Brian McLogan
How do the solutions of a quadratic relate to the x intercepts of the graph
👉 Learn the basics to understanding graphing quadratics. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 2. To graph a quadratic equation, we make use of a table of values and the fact that the graph of a...
Brian McLogan
Teacher explains axis of symmetry and vertex of a parabola
👉 Learn the basics to understanding graphing quadratics. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 2. To graph a quadratic equation, we make use of a table of values and the fact that the graph of a...
Brian McLogan
Determine if a quadratic has a max or min as it's vertex
👉 Learn about the parts of a parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A regular palabola is the parabola that is facing either up or down while an irregular parabola faces left or right. A quadratic...
Brian McLogan
How to find the focus and directrix of a parabola with the vertex not at the center with
Learn how to graph a horizontal parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola is said to be horizontal if it opens to the left or opens to the right. A horizontal parabola results from a quadratic...
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Graphing Quadratic Functions in Vertex Form
This video will review how to graph a function in vertex form. You will also learn how to find the axis of symmetry and to rewrite the function in standard form. We will also review how to find the value of a given the vertex and one...