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Brian McLogan
Solve an equation by factoring large numbers
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...
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Factoring a Difference of Perfect Squares to Find Zeros of Quadratic Functions
In this video, the teacher explains how to find the zeros of a quadratic function by factoring a difference of perfect squares. They demonstrate the process using examples and emphasize the importance of factoring correctly. The teacher...
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Algebra 66 - General and Vertex Forms of Quadratic Functions
In this lecture, we examine two common ways to write a quadratic function, the general form and the vertex form, and see how each of these forms are related to the function's graph.
Brian McLogan
Solving by factoring and using the square root method
๐Learn 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...
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Graphing Quadratic Functions in Intercept Form
This lesson will explain how to graph a quadratic function in intercept form. You will learn how to find the axis of symmetry given the intercepts and how to find the value of a to write a function.
Brian McLogan
How can we determine if a quadratic has a max or min value
๐ 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...
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Describing the Relationship Between Two Quantitative Variables Using Scatter Plots
In this video, students learn how to describe the relationship between two quantitative variables using scatter plots. The video explains the difference between categorical and quantitative variables and demonstrates how scatter plots...
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Using the Quadratic Formula
This lesson will review and provide practice on how to use the quadratic formula. Learn to develop good habits using the formula and what different outcomes mean to the solution.
Brian McLogan
Completing the square and finding the x intercepts
In this math tutorial I will show you how to sketch a quadratic function, find the axis of symmetry, determine the y-intercepts and find the zeros or x-intercepts. To find the x-intercepts we use such methods as setting the equation...
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Graphing Quadratic Functions in Standard Form
This video lesson introduces/reviews how to graph a quadratic function in standard form.
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How to Conquer Completing the Square with Non-One Coefficients
This video will provide a procedural checklist for the method completing the square to solve a quadratic equation when the value of a is not 1 when written in standard form. Topics covered - solving a quadratic equation, finding the...
Brian McLogan
Solve an equation by using the square root method
๐Learn 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...
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Solving a Factored Polynomial Equation Using the Zero Product Property
In this video, the teacher explains how to solve polynomial equations using the 0 product property and factoring polynomials completely. The focus is on finding the zeros or roots of the function, which are the points where the function...
Brian McLogan
Graphing and describing transformations of a quadratic equation
๐ 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
Solve the equation by using the square root property
๐Learn 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
Solve using the perfect square trinomial factoring technique
๐Learn 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...
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Finding the Maximum or Minimum Value of a Quadratic Function by Completing the Square
In this video, the teacher explains how to find the maximum or minimum value of a quadratic function by completing the square and writing the function in vertex form. They provide examples and demonstrate how to determine the least value...
Brian McLogan
What is a quadratic function
๐ Learn the essentials for graphing a quadratic equation. 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
Learn how to solve a quadratic equation by factoring
๐Learn how to solve quadratic equations by factoring when a is equal to 1. A quadratic is an algebraic expression having 2 as the highest power of its variable(s). To factor an algebraic expression means to break it up into factors...
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Linear vs. Nonlinear Functions
In this video lesson, we will learn how to determine if a graph, table of values, or an equation represents a linear or nonlinear function. We will look at a graph for a nonvertical line to determine it is linear. We will look for a...
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Comparing Linear, Exponential and Quadratic Functions
This lesson will cover the patterns of linear, exponential and quadratic functions and review how to determine what type a function from a table of values. We will also review how to write a function rule/equation for a pattern from a...
Brian McLogan
Graphing a basic quadratic function using a table
๐ 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...
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Algebra 67 - Deriving the Vertex Form of a Quadratic Function
The graph of a quadratic function in a single variable is always a parabola, and when the function is written in vertex form, we can identify the coordinates of the parabola's vertex simply by looking at the function. But how is the...
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Graphing Quadratic Functions with a Calculator
This video provides step-by-step instructions on how to graph a quadratic function using a graphing calculator. The presenter explains the benefits of using a graphing calculator and walks through the process of inputting the equation...