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Factor by Grouping And Factoring Completely
Useful as a classroom resource, a computer lab assignment, or even a homework supplement, this video shows viewers some more techniques for factoring polynomials. Once they have mastered the art of factoring, the rest of algebra will...
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How Do You Factor a Common Factor Out Of a Difference of Squares?
How do you know that a binomial can be factored using the difference of squares? First try finding the greatest common factor and pulling that out. Then take a look at what is left. Are the coefficients perfect squares? Then it could be...
Northeast Arkansas Education Cooperative
Simplify Algebraic Fractions by Factoring 2
Take your class through the mechanics of simplifying algebraic fractions by factoring trinomials. Though the steps for factoring are assumed known, the process of identifying and canceling common factors are detailed with care and...
Northeast Arkansas Education Cooperative
Simplify Algebraic Fractions by Factoring
A brief presentation with laser-like focus, this video talks young mathematicians through the mechanics of simplifying algebraic fractions by factoring trinomials. While the factoring itself is assumed to be a mastered skill, the steps...
Curated OER
How Do You Solve a Word Problem by Taking a Monomial to a Power?
You've got a cube and a monomial for the length of a side, how do you find the volume? Oh, and the monomial expression has exponents. Just use the formula for finding the volume of a cube and use the properties of powers to multiply the...
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How Do You Take a Monomial to a Power?
A monomial raised to a power needs to be multiplied. No problem. Use the product of a power rule and the power of a power rule too. Now all that needs to be done is to simplify the product.
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What is the Formula for the nth Term in a Geometric Sequence?
What is the difference between an arithematic sequence and a geometric sequence? In an arithematic sequence the constant ratio is added, and in a geometric sequence the constant ratio is multiplied. Watch this video and learn how to use...
Curated OER
What's the Formula for the Square of a Difference?
The teacher uses the FOIL method to multiply out the square of a difference to prove the equation.
Curated OER
How Do You Solve a Word Problem by Taking a Monomial to a Power?
You've got a cube and a monomial for the length of a side, how do you find the volume? Oh, and the monomial expression has exponents. Just use the formula for finding the volume of a cube and use the properties of powers to multiply the...
Curated OER
What's the Power of a Power Rule?
Follow along and learn a slick trick to help you solve problems involving an exponent raised to another exponent. You'll use the power of a power rule and simplification to solve the problem. This is a clear tutorial that does a good job...
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Find the Product of Two Binomials
Go forth and multiply binomials. Viewers of a short instructional video learn how to determine the product of two binomials through repeated distribution. The video also introduces the FOIL method but does not emphasize the strategy, as...
Curated OER
How Do You Use a Shortcut to Factor a Perfect Square Trinomial?
It's not really a shortcut but an equivalent equation. That's how these two perfect square equations work. So when you see an expression written out and it fits the perfect square of a trinomial criteria it can be rewritten in the...
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How Do You Find a Missing Factor in a Monomial Equation?
A monomial has been factored into two smaller monomials, but one of them is missing. The instructor demonstrates how to set this up like a long division problem to find the missing monomial. She uses one of the exponent rules to subtract...
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How Do You Find a Missing Factor in a Monomial Equation?
A monomial has been factored into two smaller monomials, but one of them is missing. The instructor demonstrates how to set this up like a long division problem to find the missing monomial. She uses one of the exponent rules to subtract...
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What is the Distributive Property?
An informative video on the distributive property, this resource could be used to help promote understanding of the concept. The instructor defines the distributive property and demonstrates how it works with variables. Show this video...
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What is the Distributive Property?
An informative video on the distributive property, this resource could be used to help promote understanding of the concept. The instructor defines the distributive property and demonstrates how it works with variables. Show this video...
Curated OER
How Do You Use a Shortcut to Factor a Perfect Square Trinomial?
It's not really a shortcut but an equivalent equation. That's how these two perfect square equations work. So when you see an expression written out and it fits the perfect square of a trinomial criteria it can be rewritten in the...
Curated OER
Factoring the Difference of Cubes
Sal factors and finds the difference between two cubed terms. Because this presentation is comprehensive, it would be perfect as homework support or as an independent work station.
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Factoring Trinomials with a Common Factor
Use division and factoring to determine the leading 1 coefficient. This presentation thoroughly explains how to factor a trinomial in order to determine its common factors.
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How Do You Find the Degree of a Monomial?
Watch this tutorial and you'll be able to find the degree of a monomial. What is a degree? Don't worry, clear definitions and explanations will provide you with everything needed to solve expressions involving degrees.
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How Do You Do Long Division with Decimals?
Review some long division that contains a decimal number. Do the division first and when that is completed then figure out where the decimal goes in the answer. Just don't let those decimals make you crazy about doing the long division.
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How Do You Do Long Division?
Figure out how to do a long division problem that has a resulting remainder. What happens with the remainder? Why not just divide it out to get a decimal value? Watch this video to see what the instructor does with the remainder in this...
Curated OER
What's a Quotient?
A straightforward definition of a quotient, this video targets a slightly more advanced audience by using rational expressions to demonstrate a quotient. Make sure your class knows that a quotient is the answer they get when they divide...
Curated OER
Binomial Theorem (Part 1)
In this video, the Binomial Theorem is defined and used to expand (a + b) 4.