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Completing the Square: Algebraic Method for a > 1
In this video, the teacher explains how to complete the square when the coefficient of the quadratic term is greater than one. They demonstrate the process using algebraic steps and provide examples for better understanding.
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Completing the Square with a > 1: Using Models and Symbols
Learn how to complete the square with or without a model when the coefficient of x^2 (a) is greater than one. Explore the process step by step, using both an area model and the traditional method. By comparing the two approaches, you...
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Rewriting Quadratics in Standard Form to Reveal the Vertex
In this video, you will learn how to rewrite quadratic functions in standard form to reveal the vertex. By completing the square, you can manipulate the function into vertex form, which allows for easy identification of the vertex.
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Completing the Square Using Algebra
In this video, you will learn how to complete the square using algebra. We go through the steps to determine the values of A, B, and C in a quadratic expression and how to use them to complete the square. Through these examples, you will...
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Polynomial Identity and Combined Area of Consecutive Squares
In this video lesson, students will learn how to describe the combined area of two squares using consecutive integers. They will explore polynomial identities and how to write expressions to represent the relationship between consecutive...
Brian McLogan
What is the formula for a perfect square trinomial and how does the discriminant fit in
👉 Learn all about the discriminant of quadratic equations. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest power on its variable(s) is 2. The discriminant of a quadratic equation is a formula which is used to determine the type of...
Brian McLogan
How do we solve quadratic equations
👉Learn how to solve quadratic functions. Quadratic equations are equations whose highest power in the variable(s) is 2. They are of the form y = ax^2 + bx + c. There are various techniques which can be applied in solving quadratic...
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Probability: Finding the Probability of Drawing Cards with Specific Numbers
In this video, the teacher explains how to solve a probability problem involving drawing a card from a box containing cards numbered 5 to 50. The problem requires finding the probability of drawing a card with a prime number less than 10...
Brian McLogan
Graphing a quadratic by converting to vertex form
👉 Learn how to graph quadratic equations by completing 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
Free Online Tutoring solving quadratics
👉Learn how to solve quadratic equations using the square root method. It is important to understand that not all quadratics have to be solved using factoring or quadratic formula. When we only have one variable but it is squared we can...
Brian McLogan
In General form find the foci, vertices and center of an ellipse
Learn how to graph vertical ellipse which equation is in general form. A vertical ellipse is an ellipse which major axis is vertical. When the equation of an ellipse is written in the general form, we first rewrite it in standard form...
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Algebra 76 - Completing the Square - part 2
In the previous lecture we showed how any quadratic equation can be solved by "completing the square". We also showed geometrically that any general form quadratic expression "x-squared + bx + c" where c has a value of "(b/2) squared" is...
Brian McLogan
How do you solve a quadratic using various methods
👉Learn how to solve quadratic functions. Quadratic equations are equations whose highest power in the variable(s) is 2. They are of the form y = ax^2 + bx + c. There are various techniques which can be applied in solving quadratic...
Brian McLogan
Tips for solving by factoring when a difference of two squares
👉Learn how to solve quadratic functions. Quadratic equations are equations whose highest power in the variable(s) is 2. They are of the form y = ax^2 + bx + c. There are various techniques which can be applied in solving quadratic...
Brian McLogan
Using the quadratic formula to solve an equation
👉 Learn how to solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest power on its variable(s) is 2. The quadratic formula is a formula which can be used to find the roots of (solve) a...
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Simplifying Expressions with Square Roots
In this video, the teacher explains how to simplify expressions involving square roots. They demonstrate how to identify perfect square factors and split the square root into smaller terms to simplify it. The teacher also explains the...
Brian McLogan
Summary for solving a quadratic by factoring using various methods
👉Learn how to solve quadratic functions. Quadratic equations are equations whose highest power in the variable(s) is 2. They are of the form y = ax^2 + bx + c. There are various techniques which can be applied in solving quadratic...
Brian McLogan
Learn to solve a quadratic by the AC method of factoring
we find two factors of the product of the constant term (the term with no variable) and the coefficient of the squared variable whose sum gives the linear term. These factors are now placed in separate brackets with x to form the factors...
Brian McLogan
What do I need to know for solving by completing the square
👉 Learn how to solve quadratic equations by completing the square. When solving a quadratic equation by completing the square, we first take the constant term to the other side of the equation and create a perfect square trinomial with...
Brian McLogan
Finding the vertex and zeros of a quadratic function
👉 Learn how to graph a quadratic equation in standard form. To do this we will explore multiple methods such as the intercept method, identifying the vertex, axis of symmetry and identifying points on the graph using a table. Once you...
Brian McLogan
How do you solve a quadratic by completing the square
👉 Learn how to solve quadratic equations by completing the square. When solving a quadratic equation by completing the square, we first take the constant term to the other side of the equation and create a perfect square trinomial with...
Brian McLogan
How to factor a quadratic equation by using a perfect square
👉Learn how to solve a quadratic equation by factoring a perfect square trinomial. A perfect square trinomial quadratic equation is of the form y = x^2 +2cx + c^2, where c is a perfet square. There are couple of ways we can solve a...
Brian McLogan
Solving by completing the square and factoring out a two
👉 Learn how to solve quadratic equations by completing the square. When solving a quadratic equation by completing the square, we first take the constant term to the other side of the equation and create a perfect square trinomial with...
Brian McLogan
Factoring a perfect square trinomial with a square root
👉Learn how to solve a quadratic equation by factoring a perfect square trinomial. A perfect square trinomial quadratic equation is of the form y = x^2 +2cx + c^2, where c is a perfet square. There are couple of ways we can solve a...