Brian McLogan
How to factor a polynomial to the third degree by factoring out an x
π In this polynomial, I will show you how to factor different types of polynomials. Such as polynomials with two, three, and four terms in addition to polynomials to the second third, fourth, fifth, and sixth power.
Brian McLogan
Graphing a quadratic with a horizontal shift
π Learn how to graph quadratic equations in vertex form. 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 can either...
Brian McLogan
How to find an extraneous solution with solving a rational equation
πIn this video I will show you how to solve a rational equation when the denominators are not the same.
Brian McLogan
Identify the vertex in vertex form with b
π Learn how to identify the vertex of a parabola by completing the square. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A quadratic equation can be written in the standard form (i.e. in the form y = ax^2 + bx + c) or it...
Brian McLogan
How to use long division to understand linear factorization and zeros
π Learn how to divide polynomials using the long division algorithm. To be able to solve a polynomial, we need to be able to get the factors and hence the zeros. To get the factors, we use the rational zeros theorem to get one of the...
Brian McLogan
Determine the vertex of a quadratic in vertex form and determine max or min
π Learn how to identify the vertex of a parabola by completing the square. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A quadratic equation can be written in the standard form (i.e. in the form y = ax^2 + bx + c) or it...
Brian McLogan
Find the Zeros of a Polynomial by Factoring Substitution
π Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial. 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 polynomial are the values...
Brian McLogan
Factoring out a negative 1 to complete the square and graph your parabola
π Learn how to graph quadratic equations by completeing 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
Solve for the Zeros Using Quadratic Formula
π Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial. 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 polynomial are the values...
Brian McLogan
Label and identify discontinuities of a rational function
π Learn how to find the removable and non-removable discontinuity of a function. A function is said to be discontinuous at a point when there is a gap in the graph of the function at that point. A discontinuity is said to be removable...
Brian McLogan
Using polynomial to represent the area of a box to factor out the GCF
π Learn how to factor polynomials by GCF. 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. To factor an algebraic expression means to break it...
Brian McLogan
Tutorial - Promo for solving a quadratic using the square root method
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
Solving logarithmic equations
In this video playlist you will explore how to solve logarithmic equations. To solve logarithmic equations it is important to first simplify your equation so that you either have an isolated logarithmic equation on one side or a...
Brian McLogan
Solving a quadratic by graphing
Learn how to graph quadratic inequality. A quadratic inequality is an inequality is an inequality whose highest exponent on its variable is 2. The graph of a quadratic inequality is similar to the graph of a quadratic equation with the...
Brian McLogan
What does solving a quadratic mean
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...
Curated Video
Finding Zeros and Extreme Values using Factored and Vertex Forms of Quadratic Functions
In this lesson, students will learn how to track a rocket using equations. They will explore finding zeros and extreme values in a rocket problem by using the factored and vertex forms of quadratic functions. Through examples and...
Brian McLogan
Graphing a quadratic with multiple transformations
π Learn how to graph quadratic equations in vertex form. 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 can either...
Brian McLogan
How to find the GCF between two monomials
π Learn how to factor polynomials by GCF. 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. To factor an algebraic expression means to break it...
Brian McLogan
Finding the solutions to a radical equation by factoring, root(x + 7) + 5 = x
π Learn how to solve radical (square root) equations having one radical term. To solve a radical (square root) equation having one radical terms, we isolate the radical term by placing it in one side of the equation. Next, we get rid of...
Brian McLogan
Factoring a cubic polynomial by factoring out common terms first
π In this polynomial, I will show you how to factor different types of polynomials. Such as polynomials with two, three, and four terms in addition to polynomials to the second third, fourth, fifth, and sixth power.
Brian McLogan
Find the inverse of a quadratic equation by applying a restriction
π Learn how to find the inverse of a quadratic function. A quadratic function is a function whose highest exponent in the variable(s) of the function is 2. The inverse of a function is a function that reverses the "effect" of the...
Brian McLogan
Solving a Radical Equation by Squaring Both Sides
π Learn how to solve radical (square root) equations having one radical term. To solve a radical (square root) equation having one radical terms, we isolate the radical term by placing it in one side of the equation. Next, we get rid of...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to complete the square by factoring out a term
π 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 write the equation of a cubic function given different transformations
π Learn how to write the equation of a polynomial when given fractional 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....