Brian McLogan
Solving an equation by converting a rational base to a negative exponent
π Learn how to solve exponential equations involving fractions. An exponential equation is an equation in which a variable occurs as an exponent. To solve an exponential equation, we make the base of both sides of the equation to be...
Brian McLogan
How to write the equation of an ellipse given the vertices and center
Learn how to write the equation of an ellipse from its properties. The equation of an ellipse comprises of three major properties of the ellipse: the major radius (a), the minor radius (b) and the center (h, k). The ellipse is vertical...
Brian McLogan
Graphing and describing the characteristics of a parabola by converting using completing the square
Learn how to graph a parabola in when it is given in general form. To graph a parabola in conic sections we will need to convert the equation from general form to standard form by completing the square. Once it is in standard form we can...
Brian McLogan
How to graph an ellipse by first completing the square
Learn how to graph horizontal ellipse which equation is in general form. A horizontal ellipse is an ellipse which major axis is horizontal. When the equation of an ellipse is written in the general form, we first rewrite it in standard...
Brian McLogan
Finding the vertex focus and directrix by completing the square
Learn how to graph a horizontal parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola is said to be horizontal if it opens to the left or opens to the right. A horizontal parabola results from a quadratic...
Brian McLogan
Evaluate the six trigonometric functions of the real numbers
π Learn how to evaluate the six trigonometric functions of a given angle. When given an angle we locate the angle on the unit circle. Then using the coordinate of the terminal side of the angle on the unit circle and the definitions of...
Brian McLogan
How to simplify the root of a rational expression
π Learn how to find the square root of rational expressions. To find the square root of a rational expression, we first express the rational expression as the square root of the numerator divided by the square root of the denominator....
Brian McLogan
Learning how to graph and determine characteristics of a quadratic using vertex formula
π 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...
Brian McLogan
Using the quadratic formula to find the zeros of a polynomial
π Learn how to solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest power on its variable(s) is 2. The quadratic formula is a formula which can be used to find the roots of (solve) a...
Brian McLogan
Use the formula to find the vertex
π Learn about the parts of a parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A regular palabola is the parabola that is facing either up or down while an irregular parabola faces left or right. A quadratic...
Brian McLogan
Find the vertex and x intercepts of a quadratic
π Learn about the parts of a parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A regular palabola is the parabola that is facing either up or down while an irregular parabola faces left or right. A quadratic...
Tarver Academy
9-1 Area of a Rhombus - GEOMETRY
In This Episode, Tyler Teaches Us About The Area of a Rhombus - Geometry
Curated Video
Simplifying Expressions with Square Roots
In this video, the teacher explains how to simplify expressions involving square roots. They demonstrate how to identify perfect square factors and split the square root into smaller terms to simplify it. The teacher also explains the...
Curated Video
Clarifying Information in English
This video covers how people spell words to clarify information in everyday language. It introduces the pronouns "my" and "your," as well as simple words, and expressions.
Physics Girl
What's in the darkest part of the sky? The Hubble Deep Field
What happens when you point the Hubble Space Telescope at the darkest part of the sky for 10 consecutive days? Besides using up extremely valuable time, what would you find?
Brian McLogan
Find the foci vertices and center of an ellipse by completing the square
Learn how to graph horizontal ellipse which equation is in general form. A horizontal ellipse is an ellipse which major axis is horizontal. When the equation of an ellipse is written in the general form, we first rewrite it in standard...
Brian McLogan
Find the domain of the function with a radical in the denominator
π Learn how to find the domain of rational functions with a radical denominator. Recall that the domain of a function is the set of possible input values (x-values) of the function. For a rational function, the denominator cannot be zero...
Brian McLogan
How to take the square root of a number using prime factorization, sqrt(64)
π Learn how to find the square root of a number. To find the square root of a number, we identify whether that number which we want to find its square root is a perfect square. This is done by identifying a number which when raised to...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to simplify the product of square root of two numbers ex 4, -3root(12).root(7)
π Learn how to multiply radicals. A radical is an expression or a number under the root symbol. To multiply radicals with the same root, it is usually easy to evaluate the product by multiplying the numbers or expressions inside the...
Brian McLogan
How to add two radical expression with different radicands
π Learn how to add or subtract radicals. A radical is a number or an expression under the root symbol. Radicals can only be added or subtracted if the numbers or expressions under the roots are the same for all terms. To add or subtract...
Brian McLogan
Summary for solving a quadratic by factoring using various methods
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...
Brian McLogan
Find the vertex of a parabola using the formula
π Learn about the parts of a parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A regular palabola is the parabola that is facing either up or down while an irregular parabola faces left or right. A quadratic...
Brian McLogan
What are the important formulas for a circle
π Learn how to find the area and perimeter of a parallelogram. A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides. The area of a shape is the measure of the portion enclosed by the shape while the perimeter of a shape is...