Brian McLogan
Factoring out a variable and using zero product property to solve
πLearn how to solve quadratic equations by factoring. We will focus on factoring special techniques such as the zero product property, difference of two squares, box method and guess and check. Once we have factored the quadratic...
Brian McLogan
Factoring a trinomial when a is a negative 1
πLearn how to factor quadratics when the coefficient of the term with a squared variable is not 1. To factor an algebraic expression means to break it up into expressions that can be multiplied together to get the original expression. To...
Brian McLogan
Factor a Trinomial by First Factoring Out a Negative
πLearn how to factor quadratics when the coefficient of the term with a squared variable is not 1. To factor an algebraic expression means to break it up into expressions that can be multiplied together to get the original expression. To...
Brian McLogan
Simplifying a complex fraction by eliminating all of the fractions with the LCD
π Learn how to simplify complex fractions. To simplify complex fractions having the addition/subtraction of more than one fractions in the numerator or/and in the denominator we first evaluate the numerator or/and the denominator...
Brian McLogan
How to use the rational zero test to find all of the possible rational roots
π 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
Dividing two polynomials using synthetic division
π 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
Dividing two simple rational expressions by factoring
Learn how to divide rational expressions. A rational expression is an expression in the form of a fraction, usually having variable(s) in the denominator. Recall that to divide by a fraction, we multiply by the reciprocal of the...
Brian McLogan
Divide two rational expressions by simplifying
Learn how to divide rational expressions. A rational expression is an expression in the form of a fraction, usually having variable(s) in the denominator. Recall that to divide by a fraction, we multiply by the reciprocal of the...
Brian McLogan
Dividing two polynomials using synthetic division
π 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
Learning how to determine end behavior of any polynomial
π Learn how to determine the end behavior of the graph of a polynomial function. To do this we will first need to make sure we have the polynomial in standard form with descending powers. We will then identify the leading terms so that...
Brian McLogan
Learn the easy way how to simplify a complex fraction multiplying by the reciprocal
π Learn how to simplify complex fractions. To simplify complex fractions having a fraction as the numerator and another fraction as the denominator we first factor the expressions that can be factored and then we multiply the fraction in...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to simplify a complex fraction in easy way
π Learn how to simplify complex fractions. To simplify complex fractions having a fraction as the numerator and another fraction as the denominator we first factor the expressions that can be factored and then we multiply the fraction in...
Brian McLogan
Identifying the vertex and axis of symmetry by completing the square
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
Learning step by step how to divide polynomials using synthetic division
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...
Brian McLogan
How to simplify roots with imaginary numbers and simplify complex numbers
π Learn how to simplify radical expressions. In this playlist we will explore simplifying radical expressions by prime factorization and rules of exponents. We will explore the square root, cube root as well as the fourth root of numbers...
Brian McLogan
Find All the Zeros of a Polynomial To the Fourth Gegree
π Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial that cannot be easily factored. 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...
Brian McLogan
Factoring a binomial using the difference of two cubes
π Learn how to factor polynomials using the sum or difference of two cubes. 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. To factor an...
Curated Video
GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Algebra: Algebra - 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
Solving a logarithmic equation with one solution
π Learn about solving logarithmic equations. Logarithmic equations are equations involving logarithms. To solve a logarithmic equation, we first use our knowledge of logarithm laws/properties to express the terms in both sides of the...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to find the vertex, focus and directrix
Learn how to graph a parabola in when it is given in general form. To graph a parabola in conic sections we will need to convert the equation from general form to standard form by completing the square. Once it is in standard form we can...
Brian McLogan
How to find the inverse of functions by using restrictions
How to find the inverse of functions by using restrictions
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Creating and Solving Exponential Equations Using a Table of Values
In this lesson, students will explore the concept of exponential growth and decay by analyzing population data and applying it to real-life scenarios, such as calculating the time it takes for a bank account balance to double. By...
Curated Video
Making Smoothie (Representing the product of a whole number and a fraction using area models)
Devon is making a smoothie. The recipe calls for two thirds of a cup of yogurt. He wants to make smoothies for a few of his friends as well, so he decides to make four times the amount, or in other words multiply the recipe by four. How...
Brian McLogan
What is PEMDAS or GEMDAS
Definitions are very important to your understanding of why and how we use mathematical processes. Without understanding what a process or certain terms mean it is very hard to understand how or why to do something. That is why I want to...