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Polynomial Equations in Factored Form
Sal takes polynomial equations in the other direction with this video where he shows how to factor them instead of adding or multiplying them. He has two goals in this activity: first, to show how to factor polynomial equations, and then...
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Example 1: Multiplying Two Monomials with a Single Variable, Algebra I
Multiply polynomials with Sal Khan! In this one-minute video, Sal describes what a monomial is, and how it can be used to express the area of a rectangle.
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Example 3: Multiplying a Monomial by a Polynomial, Algebra I
Can you multiply a monomial by a polynomial? Yes, you can, if you use the distributive property. Sal describes how to distribute the monomial term over the entire polynomial expression. He does an excellent job explaining this concept.
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How Do You Solve a Polynomial Equation With Two Variables?
Sometimes you'll need to solve an equation with multiple variables on each side. This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to set your equation to 0, factor out the GCF, simplify, write your answers as a set, then plug and chug to...
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How Do You Find the Greatest Common Factor of Monomials?
Use prime factorization to find the greatest common factor of four given values. What are the factors that all four given values have in common? Identify them, and then multiply together to get the greatest common factor. Just like that....
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How Do You Find the Degree of a Monomial?
Watch this tutorial and you'll be able to find the degree of a monomial. What is a degree? Don't worry, clear definitions and explanations will provide you with everything needed to solve expressions involving degrees.
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How Do You Find the Volume of a Box Whose Sides are Monomials?
Length times width times height. Yes, the formula for the volume of a rectangular shape. But the values are monomials. Use the knowledge you have to multiply the monomials and then write it in simplest form.
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How Do You Solve a Word Problem by Subtracting and Multiplying Polynomials?
Apply the distributive property to multiply a monomial times a polynomial to get the area of a rectangle. Then use this information to solve a word problem.
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How Do You Solve a Multi-Step Equation Using Reverse Order of Operations?
Solve an equation that has both variables and fractions. Use the rules of equality to add, subtract, multiply, and divide to isolate the variable and find your answer. Don't forget to plug your answer into the original problem to verify.
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How Do You Solve a Word Problem by Dividing Monomials?
A word problem, a triangle, monomials, exponents, what to do? The instructor explains how to set up this ratio in order to solve the problem and express it as a monomial in simplest form.
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How Do You Find the Volume of a Box Whose Sides are Monomials?
Length times width times height. Yes, the formula for the volume of a rectangular shape. But the values are monomials. Use the knowledge you have to multiply the monomials and then write it in simplest form.