Brian McLogan
What you need to know | Functions
In this video I walk through some of the basic problems that you will want to know and remember BEFORE entering pre-calculus. "Most" pre-calculus classes start with a chapter or section on functions and while this video does not cover...
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Finding the zeros by factoring using the difference of two cubes
👉 Learn how to find the zeroes of a polynomial equation/expression involving the sum/difference of two cubes. Given a polynomial having the sum of two cubes, the polynomial can be factored as follows: a^3 + b^3 = (a + b)(a^2 - ab + b^2)....
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Learn how to determine the domain of a radical function
👉 Learn how to find the domain of a radical function. Recall that the domain of a function is the set of possible input values (x-values) of the function. For a radical square-root function, there cannot be a negative number inside the...
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How to write the domain of a radical function
👉 Learn how to find the domain of a radical function. Recall that the domain of a function is the set of possible input values (x-values) of the function. For a radical square-root function, there cannot be a negative number inside the...
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Cram For Your Exponential and Logarithmic Function Test
In this video we will study everything you need to know for exponential and logarithmic functions. We will begin by graphing and then move into simplifying expressions and solving.
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Determining the sine of the sum of two angles
👉 Learn how to evaluate the sine of an angle in radians using the sum/difference formulas. To do this, we first express the given angle as a sum or a difference of two (easy to evaluate) angles, then we use the unit circle and the...
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How to Find the Unit Vector U in the Same Direction as Vector V
Learn how to determine the unit vector of a vector in the same direction. The unit vector is a vector that has a magnitude of 1. The unit vector is obtained by dividing the given vector by its magnitude.
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Learn how to find and classify the discontinuity of the function
👉 Learn how to classify the discontinuity of a function. A function is said to be discontinuous if there is a gap in the graph of the function. Some discontinuities are removable while others are non-removable. There is also jump...
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Learn how to use the chain rule with tangent
👉 Learn how to find the derivative of a function using the chain rule. The derivative of a function, y = f(x), is the measure of the rate of change of the function, y, with respect to the variable x. The process of finding the derivative...
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Graphing a quadratic function in standard form
👉 Learn how to graph quadratics in standard form. 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...
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What do you need to know to graph linear inequalities
👉 Learn how to graph linear inequalities. Linear inequalities are graphed the same way as linear equations, the only difference being that one side of the line that satisfies the inequality is shaded. Also broken line (dashes) is used...
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Learn how to solve and graph the solution for a compound inequality
👉 Learn how to solve and graph compound linear inequalities. A compound inequality is an inequality having more than 1 inequality sign. To solve compound inequalities, we use inverse operations, applying the inverse operation to each...
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Learn how to solve a compound inequality by separating into two inequalities
👉 Learn how to solve and graph compound linear inequalities. A compound inequality is an inequality having more than 1 inequality sign. To solve compound inequalities, we use inverse operations, applying the inverse operation to each...
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Easy way to solve and graph a compound inequality with OR
👉 Learn how to solve compound inequalities and graph their solution on a number line. A compound inequality is an inequality having more than 1 inequality sign. To solve compound inequalities, we use inverse operations, applying the...
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What do you need to know to solve one step equations
👉 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...
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Applying Consecutive and Corresponding Angles to Prove Parallel Lines
👉 Learn how to prove parallel lines and relationship between parallel lines and transversals. You also learn how to find the missing value to show you that two angles are supplementary or equal to prove parallel lines. This is based off...
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What is the Difference Between Interior and Exterior Angles
👉 Learn how to define angle relationship. Do you know the difference between interior and exterior angles? What is the relationship between parallel lines and transversal? When given parallel lines and a transversal we can label and...
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Find the Value of X from a Figure Using Alternate Interior Angles
👉 Learn how to solve for an unknown variable using parallel lines and a transversal theorems. Two lines are said to be parallel when they have the same slope and are drawn straight to each other such that they cannot meet. In geometry,...
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Adding and Subtracting FRACTIONS Step by Step
👉 In this video I will explore how we can understand how to add and subtract fractions when dealing with common and non common denominators. We will also then look at using mixed and whole numbers.
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Algebra 2 - Learn how to add two sets of complex numbers using the imaginary unit i
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...
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How to Simplify Pythagorean Identities | 18 Examples
In this video I will show you how simplify 18 expressions using only the Pythagorean identities. We will cover I make short, to-the-point online math tutorials. I struggled with math growing up and have been able to use those experiences...
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Evaluating the geometric sequence for a given value given two terms other
👉 Learn how to find the nth term of a geometric sequence. A sequence is a list of numbers/values exhibiting a defined pattern. A number/value in a sequence is called a term of the sequence. A geometric sequence is a sequence in which...
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Learn how to use one to one property of logarithms to solve an equation
👉 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...
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Subtracting Fractions | -3/5 - 4/5
👉 Learn how to add and subtract fractions whose denominators are the same. Recall that when we want to add or subtract fractions having the same denominator, we add the numerators and retain the (common) denominator. This is different...