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Brian McLogan
Learn how to horizontally and vertically shift a polygon
π Learn how to reflect points and a figure over a line of symmetry. Sometimes the line of symmetry will be a random line or it can be represented by the x or y-axis. Either way when reflecting a point and or figure over the line of...
Brian McLogan
Graphing a horizontal linear equation from a table
π Learn how to graph linear equations from the table of points. When given the table of points of a linear equation, we plot the x and y coordinates of the given table on the cartesian plane and join the ploted points to form a straight...
Brian McLogan
Summary for solving a quadratic in standard form
πLearn 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
How to determine the slope between two points
π Learn how to find the slope between two points. The slope of a line is the steepness of the line. The horizontal line has a zero slope while the vertical line has an undefined slope. To determine the slope of a line passing through two...
Brian McLogan
Summary for graphing a quadratic in vertex form
π Learn the basics to understanding graphing quadratics. 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...
Brian McLogan
Given a point and both vertices, find the standard form of the hyperbola
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
Determine the distance of two points on a number line
π Learn how to find the distance between two points. The distance between two points is the length of the line joining the two points in the coordinate plane. To find the distance between two points in the coordinate plane, we make use...
Brian McLogan
Graphing a parabola with a horizontal and vertical translation
In this video playlist I show you how to solve different math problems for Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus. The video will provide you with math help using step by step instruction. Math help tutorials is just what you need...
Brian McLogan
Given the length of the transverse axis, and foci, write the equation of a hyperbola
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...
Curated Video
Create a Right Triangle in the Coordinate Plane
In this video, the teacher walks through a standardized math test question where the student is asked to create a right triangle. The teacher uses a coordinate plane and four given choices for the third point to form the right...
Brian McLogan
Understanding points and trigonometric functions in different quadrants
Understanding points and trigonometric functions in different quadrants
Curated Video
Determine the Length of a Side in the Coordinate Plane
In this short video we will answer a standardized math test question where we are asked to determine the length of a side of a triangle in the coordinate plane. We will begin by graphing each of the three given coordinates in the...
Curated Video
How to Create a Right Triangle in the Coordinate Plane
In this short video we will answer a standardized math test question where we are asked to identify an ordered pair in the coordinate plane that will complete a right triangle. We will plot four ordered pairs, review the definition of a...
Brian McLogan
Master Graphing Tangent and cotangent with a phase shift
Master Graphing Tangent and cotangent with a phase shift
Curated Video
Graphing Linear Inequalities: Finding Solutions from Context
In this video, the teacher explains how to find solutions to a problem involving the assembly of bicycles and scooters using linear inequalities and graphing on a coordinate plane. The teacher demonstrates how to interpret the context of...
Brian McLogan
Given two points find the slope of the line
π Learn how to find the slope between two points. The slope of a line is the steepness of the line. The horizontal line has a zero slope while the vertical line has an undefined slope. To determine the slope of a line passing through two...
Brian McLogan
Geometry - Determine the transformation vector for two triangles
π Learn how to apply transformations of a figure and on a plane. We will do this by sliding the figure based on the transformation vector or directions of translations. When performing a translation we are sliding a given figure up,...
Brian McLogan
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)....
Curated Video
Graphing Proportional Relationships Using a Table
This video explains how to graph a proportional relationship using a table. Understand the concept of proportions and learn how to plot points on a coordinate plane. The lesson also includes a real-life example of calculating earnings...
Brian McLogan
Graphing a basic quadratic function using a table
π 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...
Curated Video
Introduction to Linear Functions and Slope-Intercept Form
This video is a lesson on defining linear functions by analyzing graphs and tables of the form y = mx + b. The video explains how to find the rate of change of a linear function and how adding or subtracting values to the X term does not...
Curated Video
Plotting Points on a Coordinate Plane: Understanding X and Y Axis Coordinates
In this lesson, students will learn how to accurately describe the location of places in a city using a coordinate plane. By moving on the X and Y axes, students can plot points that represent the distance and direction of various...
Loyola University Chicago
Math Flix: Truth Tables, Ordered Pairs, & Graphing 2
This QuickTime movie provides an explanation of Truth Tables, ordered pairs, and graphing the ordered pairs. As you watch and listen to the teacher and student interact it helps clarify the thinking behind applying this concept.