Brian McLogan
Overview of Parabolas - Online Math Tutor - Free Videos
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...
Curated Video
Completing the Square: Algebraic Method for a > 1
In this video, the teacher explains how to complete the square when the coefficient of the quadratic term is greater than one. They demonstrate the process using algebraic steps and provide examples for better understanding.
Brian McLogan
Graphing a quadratic function in standard form
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...
Curated Video
Solving Quadratic Equations with Real Coefficients
In this lesson, students will learn how to solve any quadratic equation with real coefficients and express the solutions in the form a plus or minus bi. They will use the quadratic formula and learn how to simplify square roots of...
Curated Video
Completing the Square with a > 1: Using Models and Symbols
Learn how to complete the square with or without a model when the coefficient of x^2 (a) is greater than one. Explore the process step by step, using both an area model and the traditional method. By comparing the two approaches, you...
Brian McLogan
Solve a quadratic by applying the square root method
πLearn 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...
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Algebra 82 - Complex Functions
In previous lectures we have seen that quadratic equations that have no solutions when only real values are considered, do have solutions when complex numbers are allowed as input and output values. In this lecture, we check the complex...
Brian McLogan
Using the parts of a quadratic to graph
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...
Curated Video
Completing the Square Using Algebra
In this video, you will learn how to complete the square using algebra. We go through the steps to determine the values of A, B, and C in a quadratic expression and how to use them to complete the square. Through these examples, you will...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to solve a quadratic equation using the quadratic formula
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
Graphing a quadratic function in standard form
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
Graphing a quadratic equation using a table of values
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...
Professor Dave Explains
Kinematics Part 2: Vertical Motion
Alright, we did side to side, now let's go up and down! This is important if you are Wile E. Coyote and you want to drop rocks off of cliffs and know beforehand how long it takes to hit the ground, so you can finally get that pesky...
Brian McLogan
How to use the quadratic formula to solve a quadratic equation
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
How to graph a quadratic equation in standard form
π 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...
Brian McLogan
Solve an equation using the square root method
πLearn 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 a quadratic equation using the quadratic formula when their are imaginary solutions
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
Applying the equality of logarithms to solve an equation, log3 (3x + 8) = log3 (x^2 + x)
π Learn about solving logarithmic equations. Logarithmic equations are equations involving logarithms. To solve a logarithmic equation, we first use our knowledge of logarithm laws/properties to express the terms in both sides of the...
Brian McLogan
Graphing a quadratic using a table and axis of symmetry
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
Graph axis of symmetry vertex and max and min, domain and range
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 difference of two quadratic equations to find the domain
π Learn how to add or subtract two functions. Given two functions, say f(x) and g(x), to add (f+g)(x) or f(x) + g(x) or to subtract (f - g)(x) or f(x) - g(x) the two functions we use the method of adding/subtracting algebraic expressions...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to graph the parent graph of a quadratic equation in standard form using a table
π 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...
Brian McLogan
Graphing a quadratic function in standard form
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
Learn how to use a table to graph a quadratic equation
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...