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What are Equivalent Fractions for Kids- 4th grade Math
In this video, we explore what equivalent fractions are and why they are useful. We also learn different ways to find equivalent fractions, including using models and a fraction chart, as well as multiplying or dividing the numerator and...
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How to Create and Solve an Equation and an Inequality
In this math video we will answer an open response question from a standardized math test. We will be asked to write an equation to represent a real world situation. We will be asked to interpret and evaluate a situation for a specific...
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How to Convert Scientific Notation to Standard Form
In this video, we learn how to convert a number written in scientific notation to standard notation. The teacher explains the process step-by-step and shows an example of converting 8.25 * 10 to the 5th to 825,000.
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How to Find Compound Probability Using a Sample Space
In this video, the teacher explains how to solve a standardized math test question involving compound probability. The question asks for the probability of getting a sum of 8 when rolling a number cube twice. The teacher uses a tree...
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How to Divide by a Decimal
In this short video we will answer a standardized math test question where we are asked to simplify an numerical expression by dividing by a decimal. We will set up long division and review how to move the decimal point. We will divide a...
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Valuate an Absolute Value Expression
In this short math video we will answer a standardized math test question where we are asked to evaluate an absolute value expression. We will review that absolute value is the distance a value is from zero on a number line AND the...
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Recognize a Simpler Expression
In this short video we will answer a standardized math test question where we are given an algebraic expression that represents a real world situation. We are asked to recognize and identify which solution represents a simplified...
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How to Convert Inches to Yards
In this short video we will answer a standardized math test question where we are asked to convert inches to yards. We will use a conversion ratio and a proportion to convert inches to feet. We will use the Cross Product Property to...
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How to Find Rate
In this short video, we will solve a standardized test question about finding rate in miles per hour. We will learn that rate is a ratio. A ratio that is divided will become a unit rate or miles per one hour.
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Understanding How to Multiply by a Negative Sign
In this short video we will answer a standardized math test question where we are asked to simplify an integer expression involving a negative sign and an "invisible" one. We will first rewrite the expression to understand what we are...
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How to Find the Midpoint
This video provides a clear explanation on how to find the midpoint of a segment using the given coordinates of two points. The teacher walks through the steps and provides an example problem with a solution.
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How to Find the Volume of Cubes
In this short video we will answer a standardized math test question where we are asked to find the volume of a figure made up of cubes. We will break this down into a smaller problem and find the volume of one cube. We will then...
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How to Find the Median
In this video, we will learn how to find the median of a set of data . We will learn that first we need to put the data in order from least to greatest. Then, we will identify the middle term in the data set to identify the median.
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Understanding a Compound Inequality with No Solution
In this short video we will graph the solution set of a compound inequality to determine if there is a special solution. We will discover that there is No Solution due to no intersection of the solution sets.
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How to Analyze a Graph
In this short math video we will answer a standardized math test question where we are asked to analyze a graph. We will first identify what the graph represents using the labels of the x and y axes. We will interpret a point on the...
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Why Zero Exponents Almost Always Simplify to 1
This video will prove why an exponent of zero simplifies to one, as well as why an exponent of zero with a zero base is undefined. I will use patterns of increasing and decreasing exponents to demonstrate and prove these facts. Grade 8...
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Negative Exponents
In this video lesson we will learn how to rewrite expressions with negative exponents. We will understand that a power with a negative exponent can be rewritten using the reciprocal and a positive exponent. We will make connections and...
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Finding the Range in a Data Set
In this video we will learn how to find the range. We will discover that we first must put the data set in order or identify the least value in the data set. Then, we must identify the largest value in the data set. The range is found by...
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Finding the Median with an Even Data Set
In this video, we will learn how to find the median from a set of data with an even number of data items. We will first put the data in order from least to greatest and then identify the two middle terms. We will find the average or mean...
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How to Find a Missing Value Using Mean
In this short video we will answer a standardized math test question where we are asked to find a missing value using the mean. We will write an equation representing the mean of 8 values. We are given the mean of the 8 values and asked...
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Using Properties of Exponents
In this short video we will answer a standardized math test question where we are asked to simplify an expression involving powers. We will review and use the Product of a Power Property. We will identify that the powers have the same...
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How to Divide a Decimal by a Decimal
In this short video we will answer a standardized math test question where we are asked to divide a decimal by a decimal. We will understand division to be dividend divided by the divisor and equals the quotient. We will review that the...
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Finding Width Using the Area
In this video, I teach how to find the width of a rectangular garden using its area and length. I provide a step-by-step guide on how to solve for the unknown variable and emphasize the importance of drawing a labeled picture. This is a...
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How to Write an Algebraic Expression
In this short video we will answer a standardized math test question where we are asked to identify the correct algebraic expression to represent a real world situation. We will identify key word phrases in the problem and represent them...