Brian McLogan
How do you factor a perfect square trinomial
πLearn how to factor perfect square trinomials. Perfect square trinomials are formed when binomials are multiplied by themselves. To factor an algebraic expression means to break it up into expressions that can be multiplied together to...
Brian McLogan
Learn the easiest way to factor a trinomial when a=1
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
How to write a polynomial in standard form and identify degree and LC
π Learn how to find the degree and the leading coefficient of a polynomial expression. The degree of a polynomial expression is the the highest power (exponent) of the individual terms that make up the polynomial. For terms with more...
Brian McLogan
How to reorder and classify a polynomial based on it's degree and number of terms
π Learn how to classify polynomials. A polynomial is an expression of the sums/differences of two or more terms having different integer exponents of the same variable. A polynomial can be classified in two ways: by the number of terms...
Brian McLogan
Factoring an expression with a greater than one and two square variables 8x^2 -6xy -9y^2
πLearn how to factor quadratics when the coefficient of the term with a squared variable is not 1. To factor an algebraic expression means to break it up into expressions that can be multiplied together to get the original expression. To...
Brian McLogan
Factoring a trinomial a = 1
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
Determine the sum of a finite geometric sequence
π Learn how to find the geometric sum of a series. A series is the sum of the terms of a sequence. A geometric series is the sum of the terms of a geometric sequence. The formula for the sum of n terms of a geometric sequence is given by...
Brian McLogan
Dividing Polynomials using synthetic division
π Learn about dividing by synthetic division. Synthetic division is a method of dividing polynomials by linear expressions. To divide using synthetic division, we equate the divisor to 0 and then solve for the variable, the solution for...
Brian McLogan
Dividing two polynomials using synthetic division
π Learn about dividing by synthetic division when the divisor is a fraction. Synthetic division is a method of dividing polynomials by linear expressions. To divide using synthetic division, we equate the divisor to 0 and then solve for...
Brian McLogan
Dividing rational expressions
Learn how to divide rational expressions. A rational expression is an expression in the form of a fraction, usually having variable(s) in the denominator. Recall that to divide by a fraction, we multiply by the reciprocal of the...
Brian McLogan
How to divide two polynomials using synthetic division
π Learn about dividing by synthetic division. Synthetic division is a method of dividing polynomials by linear expressions. To divide using synthetic division, we equate the divisor to 0 and then solve for the variable, the solution for...
Brian McLogan
Given a Zero Determine the Remaining Zeros of a Polynomial
π Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial given one rational zero. A polynomial is an expression of the form ax^n + bx^(n-1) + . . . + k, where a, b, and k are constants and the exponents are positive integers. The zeros of a...
Brian McLogan
Finding the rule a series
π Learn how to write the rule of a series in sigma notation. A series is the sum of the terms of a sequence. When given a series that is neither arithmetic nor geometric, we can write the rule for the series by first identifying the...
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GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Algebra: Sequences - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary Maths videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key topic and sub topic covered in GCSE Maths in clear and easy to follow steps. This video...
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Factoring Special Products: Recognizing Sum and Difference Patterns
This video explains how to factor special products, specifically the difference of two squares and perfect square trinomials. Students will learn to recognize patterns and use what they already know to factor efficiently.
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Harmonic Force Excitation Steady State Amplitude and Phase Proof
Proof of the steady state amplitude and phase for a spring mass damper system with an harmonic load acting on it. Once you get good at it, you don't need to recreate another z equation like I've done. You can just solve as if sin(wt) =...
Brian McLogan
Given the imaginary zeros find the equation of the polynomial
π Learn how to write the equation of a polynomial when given imaginary zeros. Recall that a polynomial is an expression of the form ax^n + bx^(n-1) + . . . + k, where a, b, and k are constants and the exponents are positive integers. The...
Brian McLogan
Given two terms find the nth term of a geometric sequence
π 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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Mitochondria Overview: Structure and Function
Mitochondria Overview: Structure and Function
Brian McLogan
Solving an equation with fraction where your variable is on both sides
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
Multiply a whole equation by LCD to solve an equation with fractions, (1/4)x+(2/3)=(5/6)
π Learn how to solve two step linear equations. A linear equation is an equation whose highest exponent on its variable(s) is 1. To solve for a variable in a two step linear equation, we first isolate the variable by using inverse...
Brian McLogan
How to apply distributive property then simplify the expression by combining like terms
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
Combining like terms with variable factors, 12b^2 + 9b^2
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...
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Collecting Like Terms in Algebra: Simplifying Expressions
This video gives an overview and explanation of how to collect and simplify like terms in algebraic expressions. The presenter explains the importance of collecting like terms in order to make expressions simpler and shorter, and...