Brian McLogan
How to determine the inverse of a logarithmic equation y=loga (x)
π Learn how to convert logarithmic equations to exponential equations. The logarithm of a number in a given base is the index/exponent to which the base must be raised to obtain the given number. In other words, log [base a] of x = m...
Brian McLogan
Addition and subtraction and use fundamental identities
π Learn how to simplify rational identities involving addition and subtraction. To simplify rational identities involving addition and subtraction, first, we find the LCM of the denominators which most time is the product of the terms in...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to simplify a rational expression with exponents
π Learn how to simplify expressions using the power rule of exponents. When several terms of an expression is raised to an exponent outside the parenthesis, the exponent is distributed over the individual terms in the expression and the...
Brian McLogan
Addition of two functions
π Learn how to add or subtract two functions. Given two functions, say f(x) and g(x), to add (f+g)(x) or f(x) + g(x) or to subtract (f - g)(x) or f(x) - g(x) the two functions we use the method of adding/subtracting algebraic expressions...
Brian McLogan
Learn to factor out the gcf from an expression with two terms, 6x^2 - 72x
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
Graphing an equation when your slope is one y = x+ 4
π Learn how to graph linear equations written in slope intercept form. When given a linear equation in slope intercept form, (i.e. in the form y = mx + c, where m is the slope and c is the y-intercept). We first plot the y-intercept and...
Brian McLogan
Apply point slope form for two points to determine the slope and y intercept ex 4
π 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
Convert an equation from standard form to vertex form and then graph when a=3 ex 19
π Learn how to graph quadratic equations by completeing the square. 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...
Brian McLogan
Factor out the gcf #1 -8v + 10v^2
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
Graphing a linear equation using x and y intercepts, x intercept = 1; y intercept = 5
π Learn how to graph linear equations given the slope and the y-intercept. When given the slope and the y-intercept of a linear graph, we first plot the y-intercept and using the slope, we can determine the rise and the run of the...
Brian McLogan
How to solve a multi step equation with rational terms - (b-4)/6 = b/2
π Learn how to solve multi-step equations with variable on both sides of the equation. An equation is a statement stating that two values are equal. A multi-step equation is an equation which can be solved by applying multiple steps of...
Brian McLogan
What is exactly an equation multiplier
π Learn all about the processes and definitions for solving linear equations. You will gain a better understanding about the vocabulary and steps used to solve liner equations such as how to isolate an equation and apply inverse...
Brian McLogan
What are equivalent equations - why we have to use properties of equality
π Learn all about the processes and definitions for solving linear equations. You will gain a better understanding about the vocabulary and steps used to solve liner equations such as how to isolate an equation and apply inverse...
Brian McLogan
Simplifying expressions with exponents two operations, 3^2 - 4
π Learn how to simplify mathematics expressions. A mathematis expression is a finite combination of numbers and symbols formed following a set of operations or rules. To simplify a mathematics expression means to reduce the expression...
Brian McLogan
Fraction misconception adding the numerator and the denominator
π Learn how to add or subtract fractions with common denominators. When adding or subtracting two or more fractions with common denominators, we add or subtract only the numerator while we keep the denominator the same. We will then...
Brian McLogan
Operations with functions and finding the domain of each
π Learn how to apply operations to functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing to two functions. To add/subtract/multiply or divide two functions, we algebraically add/subtract/multiply or add the rules (contents) of...
Brian McLogan
Evaluating an expression with three variables - Online Tutor - Free Math Videos
π Learn how to add and subtract polynomials by either using the vertical or horizontal method.
Brian McLogan
Math tutorial for subtracting two radical expressions by obtaining same radicands
π Learn how to add or subtract radicals. A radical is a number or an expression under the root symbol. Radicals can only be added or subtracted if the numbers or expressions under the roots are the same for all terms. To add or subtract...
Brian McLogan
How to add two fractions with unlike denominators & rationalize the denominators
π Learn how to add or subtract radicals. A radical is a number or an expression under the root symbol. Radicals can only be added or subtracted if the numbers or expressions under the roots are the same for all terms. To add or subtract...
Brian McLogan
Identify x intercepts and vertex of a quadratic with fractions ex 8, y=-2(x+(9/2))^2 +1/4
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
Identify the x intercepts as well as vertex for a quadratic in standard form, y=x^2 -15
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
How to evaluate an exponential function modeling a real life situation
In this video series you will learn the basics of logarithmic and exponential functions. We will start off by converting between exponential and logarithmic expressions. We do this so that we can understand what a logarithm represents....
Brian McLogan
Algebra 2 - Multiply an imaginary number to a complex number by distributive property, 3i(2 + 2i)
In this video playlist you will learn how to simplify complex numbers under a radical as well as raised to a higher power. You will learn to add, subtract, multiply and divide complex numbers to write in simplified standard form. When...
Brian McLogan
Review of order of operations with parenthesis and brackets, 2(5^2 + (36/6))
π Learn how to simplify mathematics expressions. A mathematis expression is a finite combination of numbers and symbols formed following a set of operations or rules. To simplify a mathematics expression means to reduce the expression...