Brian McLogan
Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given vertex and directrix
Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given the vertex and the directrix. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola can open up or down (if x is squared) or open left or right (if y is squared)....
Brian McLogan
What are the basics for the parent graph of tangent
👉 Learn the basics of graphing a tangent and a cotangent function. To plot the tangent and the cotangent graph we choose a set of points and form a table of values with which we plot the points on the x-y coordinate axis to obtain the...
Brian McLogan
Graphing Cosecant with a Change in the Period
👉 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
Evaluate the limit of a graph with asymptotes
👉 Learn how to evaluate the limit of a function from the graph of the function. The limit of a function as the input variable of the function tends to a number/value is the number/value which the function approaches at that time. When...
Brian McLogan
Determining the x intercept of a logarithmic equation
👉 Learn how to graph logarithmic functions. The logarithmic function is the inverse of the exponential function. To graph a logarithmic function, it is usually very useful to make the table of values of the function. This is done by...
Brian McLogan
Write the equation of a parabola given vertex and directrix
Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given the vertex and the directrix. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola can open up or down (if x is squared) or open left or right (if y is squared)....
Brian McLogan
how to graph and identify the foci, asymptotes, center, vertices 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
How do you find the vertical and horizontal asymptotes of a rational function
👉 Learn all about asymptotes of a rational function. A rational function is a function, having a variable in the denominator. An asymptote is a line that the graph of a function approaches but never touches. There are the vertical, the...
Brian McLogan
Graph a logarithmic equation and determine the domain and range
👉 Learn how to graph logarithmic functions involving vertical shift. The logarithmic function is the inverse of the exponential function. To graph a logarithmic function, it is usually very useful to make the table of values of the...
Brian McLogan
Write the equation of a hyperbola given the foci and length of transverse axis
Learn how to write the equation of hyperbolas given the characteristics of the hyperbolas. The standard form of the equation of a hyperbola is of the form: (x - h)^2 / a^2 - (y - k)^2 / b^2 = 1 for horizontal hyperbola or (y - k)^2 / a^2...
Brian McLogan
How to graph the secant graph
👉 Learn the basics of graphing the secant and the cosecant graphs. Recall that the secant is the reciprocal of the cosine while the cosecant is the reciprocal of the sine. Also recall that the cosine graph is a sinusoidal graph with...
Brian McLogan
How to graph the cosecant graph
👉 Learn the basics of graphing the secant and the cosecant graphs. Recall that the secant is the reciprocal of the cosine while the cosecant is the reciprocal of the sine. Also recall that the cosine graph is a sinusoidal graph with...
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Graphs and Reciprocal Functions
This video is a presentation on graphs and their reciprocal values. The presenter begins by defining the reciprocal as one over a number and then works out values to demonstrate how the reciprocal changes as the value of X changes. The...
Brian McLogan
Conics Determine the center, foci, vertices, and co vertices 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
Given a point lies on a hyperbola and two vertices, write the equation
Learn how to write the equation of hyperbolas given the characteristics of the hyperbolas. The standard form of the equation of a hyperbola is of the form: (x - h)^2 / a^2 - (y - k)^2 / b^2 = 1 for horizontal hyperbola or (y - k)^2 / a^2...
Brian McLogan
Where do logarithmic graphs come from
👉 Learn all about graphing logarithmic functions. A logarithmic function is a function with logarithms in them. The graph of the parent function of a logarithmic function usually takes its domain from the positive x-axis. To graph a...
Brian McLogan
Applying the power rule of exponents to simplify an expression
👉 Learn how to simplify expressions using the power rule and the negative exponent rule of exponents. When several terms of an expression is raised to an exponent outside the parenthesis, the exponent is distributed over the individual...
Brian McLogan
Write the equation of a polynomial by converting zeros to factors and multiplying out
👉 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
Determining the domain vertical asymptote and x intercept of a logarithm
👉 Learn how to graph logarithmic functions. The logarithmic function is the inverse of the exponential function. To graph a logarithmic function, it is usually very useful to make the table of values of the function. This is done by...
Brian McLogan
Find the solution to a rational equations and label extraneous solutions
👉 Learn how to solve rational equations. A rational expression is an expression in the form of a fraction where the numerator and/or the denominator are/is an algebraic expression. There are many ways to solve rational expressions, one...
Brian McLogan
4f Example 1 Part1 (How to graph the Cosecant Function)
4f Example 1 Part1 (How to graph the Cosecant Function)
Brian McLogan
Graphing a rational function
👉 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
Conics Identify the parts of an ellipse, center, vertices, foci, co vertices
Learn how to graph vertical ellipse 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 radius...
Brian McLogan
How to Graph Tangent with a Horizontal Shift to the Right
👉 Learn all about graphing trigonometric functions. In this playlist, we will explore how to graph the sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, cosecant and secant function. We will explore the characteristics of each graph as well as how to...