Brian McLogan
Solve a literal equation by factoring out your variable, mx + nx = P; for x
👉 Learn how to solve literal equations involving formulas. A literal equation is an equation where the unknown values are represented by variables. To solve a literal equation means to make one of the variables the subject of the...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to simplify a trigonometric expression by factoring by grouping
👉 Learn how to simplify identities by factoring. Just like in normal algebraic expressions, trigonometric identities can be simplified by factoring out the GCFs from the terms of the identities, then common trigonometric identities like...
Brian McLogan
How to apply factoring to solve a trigonometric equation
👉 Learn how to solve trigonometric equations. There are various methods that can be used to evaluate trigonometric equations, they include factoring out the GCF and simplifying the factored equation. Another method is to use a...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to solve a rational equation and check your solutions
👉 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...
Brian McLogan
Math tutorial for how to use and apply the rational zero test
👉 Learn how to use the Rational Zero Test on Polynomial expression. Rational Zero Test or Rational Root test provide us with a list of all possible real Zeros in polynomial expression. Rational Zero Test can be helpful to find all the...
Brian McLogan
How to use and apply Descartes Rule of signs
👉 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...
Brian McLogan
Learn the process to simplifying and dividing rational expressions
Learn how to divide rational expressions. A rational expression is an expression in the form of a fraction, usually having variable(s) in the denominator. Recall that to divide by a fraction, we multiply by the reciprocal of the...
Brian McLogan
How to graph a rational function using 6 steps
👉 Learn how to graph a rational function. To graph a rational function, we first find the vertical and horizontal or slant asymptotes and the x and y-intercepts. After finding the asymptotes and the intercepts, we graph the values and...
Brian McLogan
How to factor using grouping with multiple terms
Learn how to factor expressions of two variables by grouping. To factor an algebraic expression means to break it up into expressions that can be multiplied together to get the original expression. When a given expression can be grouped...
Brian McLogan
How to divide using synthetic division and write your remainder over your divisor
👉 Learn about dividing by synthetic division when the divisor is a fraction. 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...
Brian McLogan
Give One Imaginary Zero Find the Remaining Zeros
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial given one complex zero. 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...
Brian McLogan
Finding the value of C for a perfect square
👉 Learn how to find the value c that completes the square in a quadratic expression. A quadratic expression is an expression whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 2. It is of the form ax^2 + bx + c where a, b, and c are constants....
Brian McLogan
Finding the Zeros of a Polynomial to the Fourth Degree
👉 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...
Brian McLogan
Factoring using the difference of two squares with multiple variables
👉 Learn how to factor polynomials using the difference of two squares for polynomials raised to higher powers. 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...
Brian McLogan
Factoring a trinomial raised to a higher power by factoring out GCF
In this video playlist I show you how to solve different math problems for Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus. The video will provide you with math help using step by step instruction. Math help tutorials is just what you need...
Brian McLogan
Factoring a trinomial by factoring out common terms first
In this video tutorial I show you how to factor quadratics when a is equal to one. When factoring a trinomial we are writing it as a product of it's factors more commonly two binomials in my examples. There are a couple of ways to factor...
Brian McLogan
Factor the denominator to help you simplify a rational expression
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...
Brian McLogan
Factor difference of two squares - The best math teacher ever
👉 Learn how to factor polynomials using the difference of two squares for polynomials raised to higher powers. 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...
Brian McLogan
10% Students Solve This Trig Equation Wrong (Including me!)
Once you have a solid idea for how to solve trigonometric equations it is time for a challenge. A problem that will test you knowledge and ability to apply algebraic concepts to trigonometric equations. This problem does exactly that.
Brian McLogan
Solving a rational Equation
👉 Learn how to solve proportions. Two ratios are said to be proportional when the two ratios are equal. Thus, proportion problems are problems involving the equality of two ratios. When given a proportion problem with an unknown, we...
Brian McLogan
Solving a Polynomial Using Factoring by Grouping
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial 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. The zeros of a polynomial are...
Brian McLogan
Combining rational expressions
Learn how to add/subtract rational expressions. When adding or subtracting two or more rational expressions with common denominators, we add or subtract only the numerator while we keep the denominator the same. We will then simplify our...
Brian McLogan
Math Lesson for adding two rational expressions by determining a common denominator
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...
Brian McLogan
Master Simplifying trigonometric expressions by using factoring
Master Simplifying trigonometric expressions by using factoring