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
Putting an linear equation in standard form - cool math
π Learn how to write the equation of a line given points, slopes and intercepts. We will work on writing the equation of a line in slope intercept form and standard form as well as writing the equation of a line parallela and...
Brian McLogan
How to find the foci, center and vertices, and asymptotes of a hyperbola
Learn how to graph hyperbolas. To graph a hyperbola from the equation, we first express the equation in the standard form, that is in the form: (x - h)^2 / a^2 - (y - k)^2 / b^2 = 1 for horizontal hyperbola or (y - k)^2 / a^2 - (x - h)^2...
Brian McLogan
Find the actual speed and bearing using vectors
Find the actual speed and bearing using vectors
Brian McLogan
How to Graph the Cosecant Function with a Change in Period
π Learn how to graph a cosecant function. To graph a cosecant function, we start with the sine graph by first determining the amplitude (the maximum point on the graph), the period (the distance/time for a complete oscillation), the...
Brian McLogan
Math tutorial for converting an angle from decimal form to DMS form
π Learn how to convert angles from decimal forms to DMS forms. DMS means Degree, Minutes, and Seconds. Minutes is represented by a single apostrophe (') while seconds is represented with double apostrophe ("). 60 seconds = 1 minute and...
Brian McLogan
How to find the missing arc length given the radius and theta
π Learn how to solve problems with arc lengths. You will learn how to find the arc length of a sector, the angle of a sector, or the radius of a circle. An arc of a circle is the curve between a pair of points on the circumference of the...
Brian McLogan
Learn the basics of how to factor a trinomial without doing a problem
πLearn how to factor quadratics. A quadratic is an algebraic expression having two as the highest power of its variable(s). To factor an algebraic expression means to break it up into expressions that can be multiplied together to get...
Brian McLogan
Completing the square to identify the max,min, vertex and axis of symmetry
We will learn how to graph a quadratic in vertex form and graph a quadratic in standard form by completing the square and rewriting the equation in vertex form. When the quadratic is in vertex form we learn how to identify the axis of...
Brian McLogan
How to use synthetic division to divide polynomials
π Learn about dividing by synthetic division when there is a missing power. 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
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...
Curated Video
GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Number: Standard Form - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary Maths videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key topic and sub topic covered in GCSE Maths in clear and easy to follow steps. This video...
Brian McLogan
Standard form to vertex form of a quadratic function
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
Completing the square of two functions
π Learn how to write a quadratic equation from standard form to vertex form by completing the square. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 2. It is of the form f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c. Given a...
Curated Video
Special Products of Polynomials: Recognizing Patterns and Applying Them to Real Life.
In this video lesson, I will introduce special products of binomials. We will look for patterns. The Sum and Difference Pattern and the Square of a Binomial Pattern will be our focus. Student practice is embedded in the lesson and...
Curated Video
Rewriting Linear Equations (includes Factoring)
In this video, the teacher explains how to rewrite literal equations and formulas using inverse operations. They cover different forms of equations, such as slope-intercept and standard form, and provide examples for solving for...
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
Graph a linear equation by converting standard form to slope intercept form
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
How to find the missing side of a right triangle given a 45 45 90 triangle
π Learn about the special right triangles. A special right triangle is a right triangle having angles of 30, 60, 90, or 45, 45, 90. Knowledge of the ratio of the length of sides of a special right triangle enables us to solve for any...
Brian McLogan
How do you determine the phase shifts for sine and cosine graphs
π Learn the basics to graphing sine and cosine functions. The sine graph is a sinusiodal graph with x-intercepts at x = 2n*pi, maximun value of 1 at x = pi/2 + 2n*pi and minimum value of -1 at x = -pi/2 + 2n*pi. The cosine graph is a...
Brian McLogan
Converting a circle into standard form and then graphing
Learn how to graph the equation of a circle by completing the square. Completing the square will allow us to transform the equation of a circle from general form to standard form. When the equation is in standard form we can identify the...
Brian McLogan
Sketch the Angle in Standard Position
π Learn how to sketch angles in terms of pi. An angle is the figure formed by two rays sharing the same endpoint. Angle is measured in radians or in degrees. One complete revolution about a point is equivalent to 2pi radians and 360...
Brian McLogan
Sketch the Angle in Standard Position
π Learn how to sketch angles in terms of pi. An angle is the figure formed by two rays sharing the same endpoint. Angle is measured in radians or in degrees. One complete revolution about a point is equivalent to 2pi radians and 360...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to write an angle in decimal form to DMS form
π Learn how to convert angles from decimal forms to DMS forms. DMS means Degree, Minutes, and Seconds. Minutes is represented by a single apostrophe (') while seconds is represented with double apostrophe ("). 60 seconds = 1 minute and...