Brian McLogan
Multiplying rational expressions
Learn how to multiply rational expressions. A rational expression is an expression in the form of a fraction where the numerator and/or the denominator are/is an algebraic expression. To multiply two rational expressions, we use the...
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Find the solution to a rational equations and label extraneous solutions
👉 Learn how to solve rational equations. A rational expression is an expression in the form of a fraction where the numerator and/or the denominator are/is an algebraic expression. There are many ways to solve rational expressions, one...
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Rules of exponents to help us simplify a rational expression
👉 Learn how to simplify expressions using the quotient rule and the negative exponent rule of exponents. The quotient rule of exponents states that the quotient of powers with a common base is equivalent to the power with the common base...
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Learn how to multiply rational expressions
👉 Learn how to simplify expressions by multiplying its terms. When multiplying expressions, each individual term of the expression is multiplied to its like term and the exponents are evaluated using the product rule, the quotient rule...
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Dividing two simple rational expressions by factoring
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...
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Divide two rational expressions by simplifying
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 use Descartes rule of signs to determine the number of positive and negative zeros
👉 Learn about Descartes' Rule of Signs. Descartes' rule of the sign is used to determine the number of positive and negative real zeros of a polynomial function. Knowing the number of positive and negative real zeros enables also to also...
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Difference between equivalent fractions and equations
Learn how to add/subtract rational expressions. A rational expression is an expression in the form of a fraction where the numerator and/or the denominator are/is an algebraic expression. When adding or subtracting rational expressions...
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Graphing a rational function
👉 Learn how to graph a rational function. To graph a rational function, we first find the vertical and horizontal or slant asymptotes and the x and y-intercepts. After finding the asymptotes and the intercepts, we graph the values and...
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Find All the Zeros of a Polynomial To the Fourth Gegree
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial that cannot be easily factored. 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...
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Solving a natural logarithmic equation
👉 Learn how to solve logarithmic equations. Logarithmic equations are equations with logarithms in them. To solve a logarithmic equation, we first isolate the logarithm part of the equation. After we have isolated the logarithm part of...
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Solving a two step equation with a rational expressions
👉 Learn how to solve two step rational linear equations. A linear equation is an equation whose highest exponent on its variable(s) is 1. A rational equation is an equation containing at least one fraction whose numerator and (or)...
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What are the law of sines and when will we apply them
👉 Learn how to solve for the length of the sides and the measures of the angles of a triangle using the law of sines. The law of sines is used in determining the length of the opposite side to a known angle measure or the measure of the...
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Simplifying Complex Fractions
👉 Learn how to simplify complex fractions. To simplify complex fractions having the addition/subtraction of more than one fractions in the numerator or/and in the denominator we first evaluate the numerator or/and the denominator...
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Simplify by dividing two rational expressions using factoring
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...
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Rewriting a rational expression using distributive property
In this video series I will show you how to rewrite fraction expressions by using the distributive property. This is a common method to help us rewrite fractions as two terms rather than one. (17 + 5n)/4
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Dividing two rational expressions by multiplying by the reciprocal
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
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
Evaluating the Composition of Two Functions, Linear and Rational
Learn how to compose two linear functions. To compose two functions means to express one of the functions as a function of the other function. This is done by replacing the input variable of one of the functions with the value of the...
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Learn to find the x and y intercepts of a rational function
👉 Learn how to find the x and y-intercepts of a rational function. The x-intercept(s) of a function occurs when y = 0 and the y-intercept(s) of a function occurs when x = 0. To find the y-intercept of a function, we plug in zero for x...
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How to evaluate a number to a negative rational power
Learn how to evaluate numbers raised to rational powers. When given a number raised to a rational power, we take the nth root of the number where n is the number in the denominator of the rational power, then we raise the result to a...
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Graphing the reciprocal function with a reflection
👉 Learn how to graph the reciprocal function. A reciprocal function is a rational function whose expression of the variable is in the denominator. A reciprocal function is of the form f(x) = a / (x + h) + k, where h is the vertical...
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Find All the Zeros Using of a Polynomial to the 4th Power
👉 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...
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Understanding Closure Property: Sets of Numbers
Closure refers to the property of a set of numbers and operations where performing those operations on any two elements of the set always results in another element of the set. We examine various sets of numbers, such as whole numbers,...