Instructional Video2:46
Brian McLogan

Use factoring to help us determine the LCD when subtracting two rational expressions

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to add/subtract rational expressions with trinomials in the denominator. When adding or subtracting two or more rational expressions with common denominators, we add or subtract only the numerator while we keep the denominator...
Instructional Video1:51
Brian McLogan

Learn how to factor a polynomial using the grouping technique

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to factor polynomials by grouping. 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. To factor an algebraic expression means to break...
Instructional Video9:10
Curated Video

Finding Zeros and Extreme Values using Factored and Vertex Forms of Quadratic Functions

K - 5th
In this lesson, students will learn how to track a rocket using equations. They will explore finding zeros and extreme values in a rocket problem by using the factored and vertex forms of quadratic functions. Through examples and...
Instructional Video9:29
Brian McLogan

How do we find multiplicity and use it to graph a polynomial

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn how to use the tools needed to graph a Polynomial function in standard form. The tools we will use to help us graph are end behavior, finding the zeros by factoring synthetic division as well as identify the multiplicity of each...
Instructional Video4:14
Brian McLogan

Finding the Zeros of a Polynomial to the Fourth Power by Factoring

12th - Higher Ed
👉 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...
Instructional Video3:19
Brian McLogan

Factor To Solve a Polynomial by Raising the Power of the Factors to Determine Zeros

12th - Higher Ed
👉 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...
Instructional Video2:12
Brian McLogan

Is it a hole or vertical asymptote?

12th - Higher Ed
Is it a hole or vertical asymptote?
Instructional Video1:56
Brian McLogan

Learn how to divide radical expression by multiplying the conjugate

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn how to divide rational expressions having square root binomials. To divide a rational expression having a binomial denominator with a square root radical in one of the terms of the denominator, we multiply both the numerator and...
Instructional Video2:38
Brian McLogan

Learn to find all of the asymptotes of a rational function

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn how to find the vertical/horizontal asymptotes of a function. An asymptote is a line that the graph of a function approaches but never touches. The vertical asymptote is a vertical line that the graph of a function approaches but...
Instructional Video6:35
Brian McLogan

Complete the square by factoring out a two to label the vertex

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn how to identify the vertex of a parabola by completing the square. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A quadratic equation can be written in the standard form (i.e. in the form y = ax^2 + bx + c) or it...
Instructional Video3:56
Brian McLogan

Multiply harder to factor rational expressions

12th - Higher Ed
Multiply harder to factor rational expressions
Instructional Video2:15
Brian McLogan

Learn how to identify the transformations of a quadratic with b and h

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to identify the transformations of a quadratic with b and h
Instructional Video4:51
Brian McLogan

The Easy Way to Factor and Solve a Polynomial to the 4th Power

12th - Higher Ed
👉 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...
Instructional Video5:16
Brian McLogan

Subtract two rational expression by determining the LCD

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to add and/or 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...
Instructional Video4:01
Brian McLogan

Sketch the graph of the polynomial by hand using zeros, multiplicity and end behavior

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn how to use the tools needed to graph a polynomial function in factored form. A polynomial in factored form is when the polynomial is written as a product of its linear factors. Each linear factor represents an x-intercept and the...
Instructional Video4:34
Brian McLogan

Why do we use factoring to simplify rational expressions

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to simplify 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 simplify a rational expression, we factor...
Instructional Video4:33
Brian McLogan

What are removable and non-removable discontinuties

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn how to find the removable and non-removable discontinuity of a function. A function is said to be discontinuous at a point when there is a gap in the graph of the function at that point. A discontinuity is said to be removable...
Instructional Video4:04
Brian McLogan

Using factoring to help us determine the LCD and solve a rational expression

12th - Higher Ed
👉 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...
Instructional Video2:48
Brian McLogan

Write the quadratic function given different transformations

12th - Higher Ed
Write the quadratic function given different transformations
Instructional Video3:40
Brian McLogan

Factoring a trinomial when it is raised to the fourth power

12th - Higher Ed
In this video series you will learn multiple math operations. I teach in front of a live classroom showing my students how to solve math problems step by step. My math tutorials should be used to review previous lessons, complete your...
Instructional Video1:27
Brian McLogan

Factoring out the GCF of an expression

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn how to factor polynomials by GCF. 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. To factor an algebraic expression means to break it...
Instructional Video6:38
Brian McLogan

Find All of the Zeros of a Polynomial Without Graphing

12th - Higher Ed
👉 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...
Instructional Video3:09
Brian McLogan

How to label the discontinuities and domain of rational function

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn how to find the removable and non-removable discontinuity of a function. A function is said to be discontinuous at a point when there is a gap in the graph of the function at that point. A discontinuity is said to be removable...
Instructional Video14:54
Brian McLogan

Master how to solve a rational equation Part 2

12th - Higher Ed
Master how to solve a rational equation Part 2