Instructional Video4:36
Brian McLogan

Write the equation of a line given a slope and a point the line runs through

12th - Higher Ed
πŸ‘‰ Learn how to write the equation of a line in a point-slope form. The equation of a line is such that its highest exponent on its variable(s) is 1. (i.e. there are no exponents in its variable(s)). There are various forms which we can...
Instructional Video4:18
Brian McLogan

Write the equation of the polynomial given the zeros

12th - Higher Ed
πŸ‘‰ Learn how to write the equation of a polynomial when given rational zeros. Recall that 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...
Instructional Video3:18
Brian McLogan

What are complex fractions

12th - Higher Ed
πŸ‘‰ Learn how to simplify a complex fraction. A complex fraction is a fraction with another fraction or fractions in the numerator and/or in the denominator. To simplify a complex fraction is to reduce the fraction in such a way as there...
Instructional Video6:17
Brian McLogan

Learn how to use Descartes rule of signs and the fundamental theorem of algebra

12th - Higher Ed
πŸ‘‰ 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...
Instructional Video2:24
Brian McLogan

How to use the remainder theorem for polynomials

12th - Higher Ed
πŸ‘‰ Learn about and how to apply the remainder and factor theorem. The remainder theorem states that f(a) is the remainder when the polynomial f(x) is divided by x - a. Thus, given a polynomial, f(x), which is to be divided by a linear...
Instructional Video3:49
Brian McLogan

Finding the end behavior of a polynomial to the fifth degree

12th - Higher Ed
πŸ‘‰ Learn how to determine the end behavior of the graph of a polynomial function. To do this we will first need to make sure we have the polynomial in standard form with descending powers. We will then identify the leading terms so that...
Instructional Video6:27
Curated Video

Sketching the Graph of Higher Degree Polynomial Functions

K - 5th
In this lesson, students learn how to sketch the graph of higher degree polynomial functions by finding the x-intercepts and determining the end behavior. They are guided through the process of setting the polynomial equal to zero,...
Instructional Video5:25
Brian McLogan

How and when to apply synthetic division of two polynomials

12th - Higher Ed
πŸ‘‰ Learn about dividing by synthetic division. Synthetic division is a method of dividing polynomials by linear expressions. To divide using synthetic division, we equate the divisor to 0 and then solve for the variable, the solution for...
Instructional Video6:46
Curated Video

Analyzing the Multiplicity of Roots and Sign Changes in Functions

K - 5th
In this lesson, students will learn how the multiplicity of roots affects the graph of a function. They will understand that a double root splits the graph into two intervals with positive Y values on both sides, while roots with odd...
Instructional Video1:00
Brian McLogan

Learn how to use the power to product rule with a fraction

12th - Higher Ed
πŸ‘‰ Learn how to apply the rules of exponents to simplify an expression. We will focus on applying the product rule, quotient rule as well as power rule. We will then explore multiple properties such as power to product, power to quotient...
Instructional Video2:17
Brian McLogan

Learn how to add two polynomials with missing like terms

12th - Higher Ed
πŸ‘‰ Learn how to add polynomials. To add polynomials, we first simplify the polynomials by removing all brackets. Then, we combine like terms. Like terms are terms that share the same base and power for each variable. When you have...
Instructional Video0:51
Brian McLogan

Applying the power rule of exponents to simplify an expression

12th - Higher Ed
πŸ‘‰ Learn how to simplify expressions using the power rule and the negative exponent rule of exponents. When several terms of an expression is raised to an exponent outside the parenthesis, the exponent is distributed over the individual...
Instructional Video3:09
Brian McLogan

Adding three polynomials

12th - Higher Ed
πŸ‘‰ Learn how to add polynomials. To add polynomials, we first simplify the polynomials by removing all brackets. Then, we combine like terms. Like terms are terms that share the same base and power for each variable. When you have...
Instructional Video2:46
Brian McLogan

Adding Polynomials

12th - Higher Ed
πŸ‘‰ Learn how to add polynomials. To add polynomials, we first simplify the polynomials by removing all brackets. Then, we combine like terms. Like terms are terms that share the same base and power for each variable. When you have...
Instructional Video6:17
Brian McLogan

Factoring out using the diamond method when a is greater than one

12th - Higher Ed
πŸ‘‰Learn how to factor quadratics when the coefficient of the term with a squared variable is not 1. To factor an algebraic expression means to break it up into expressions that can be multiplied together to get the original expression. To...
Instructional Video1:48
Brian McLogan

Learning how to re order a polynomial to determine the degree and leading coefficient

12th - Higher Ed
πŸ‘‰ Learn how to find the degree and the leading coefficient of a polynomial expression. The degree of a polynomial expression is the highest power (exponent) of the individual terms that make up the polynomial. For terms with more that...
Instructional Video2:00
Brian McLogan

Learn how to determine if you have a polynomial

12th - Higher Ed
πŸ‘‰ Learn how to classify polynomials based on the number of terms as well as the leading coefficient and the degree. When we are classifying polynomials by the number of terms we will focus on monomials, binomials, and trinomials, whereas...
Instructional Video3:37
Brian McLogan

What is synthetic division?

12th - Higher Ed
πŸ‘‰ Learn about dividing by synthetic division. Synthetic division is a method of dividing polynomials by linear expressions. To divide using synthetic division, we equate the divisor to 0 and then solve for the unknown, the solution for...
Instructional Video5:26
Brian McLogan

Understanding different notations for end behavior

12th - Higher Ed
πŸ‘‰ Learn how to determine the end behavior of the graph of a polynomial function. To do this we will first need to make sure we have the polynomial in standard form with descending powers. We will then identify the leading terms so that...
Instructional Video3:42
Brian McLogan

Write the equation of a polynomial by converting zeros to factors and multiplying out

12th - Higher Ed
πŸ‘‰ Learn how to write the equation of a polynomial when given rational zeros. Recall that 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...
Instructional Video2:03
Brian McLogan

Determine the end behavior of a factored polynomial

12th - Higher Ed
πŸ‘‰ Learn how to determine the end behavior of the graph of a factored polynomial function. To do this we will first need to make sure we have a polynomial in standard form (i.e. we will expand all factored terms) with descending powers....
Instructional Video8:27
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Zeros and Coefficients of a Polynomial

K - 12th
It explains the relation between the Zeros and Coefficients of a linear polynomial, a quadratic polynomial and a cubic polynomial.
Instructional Video4:05
Brian McLogan

Multiplying Two Binomials Together Using the Box Method - Math Tutorial

12th - Higher Ed
πŸ‘‰ Learn how to multiply polynomials. To multiply polynomials, we use the distributive property. The distributive property is essential for multiplying polynomials. The distributive property is the use of each term of one of the...
Instructional Video3:07
Brian McLogan

Learning to subtract two polynomials with multiple terms

12th - Higher Ed
πŸ‘‰ Learn how to subtract polynomials. To subtract polynomials, we first simplify the polynomials by removing all brackets. Then, we combine like terms. Like terms are terms that share the same base and power for each variable. When you...