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Brian McLogan
Graphing and evaluating piecewise functions
👉 Learn how to graph piecewise functions. A piecewise function is a function which have more than one sub-functions for different sub-intervals(sub-domains) of the function's domain. To graph a piecewise function, we graph the different...
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Function notation
👉 Learn about every thing you need to know to understand the domain and range of functions. We will look at functions represented as equations, tables, mapping, and ordered pairs. The domain is the set of all possible x or input values...
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How to eliminate the parameter and graph the equation
👉 Learn all about how to graph exponential functions. In this playlist, we will explore graphing exponential functions with a base e as well as with other numbers. We will graph each exponential function using transformations and then...
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How to determine if an equation is a linear relation
👉 Learn how to determine if an equation is a linear equation. A linear equation is an equation whose highest exponent on its variable(s) is 1. The variables do not have negative or fractional, or exponents other than one. Variables must...
Brian McLogan
Evaluate piecewise functions
👉 Learn how to evaluate a piecewise function. A piecewise function is a function which uses different rules for different intervals. When evaluating a piecewise function, pay attention to the constraints of each function as you can only...
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Standard Form: How to Rewrite a Linear Equation
In this video lesson we will learn about the Standard Form of a linear equation. We will learn that A, B, and C must be integer values and A must be positive. We will learn how to rewrite an equation in slope-intercept from into...
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Summary for end behavior of a polynomial
👉 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...
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Graphing Lines Using Intercepts
In this video, the teacher explains how to graph a line using intercepts. They use the example of buying hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch to demonstrate how to create an equation and graph the possible combinations. The teacher also...
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Using Point-Slope Form to Write the Equation of a Line
In this video, the teacher explains how to write equations of lines in point slope form using a given point and slope or two given points. The video also covers how point slope form relates to slope and how to convert point slope form to...
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How to Reflect Linear Functions
In this video lesson we will learn how to reflect a linear function. We will also learn how to identify a reflection using a graph and how to represent a linear reflection using function notation. We will discover that a linear...
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Point Slope Form Explained
This video lesson will derive the point-slope formula and explain how and why it works. Students will learn to write a linear equation in point-slope form using slope and a point. Writing an equation from two points will also be...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to subtract two functions
👉 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...
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How to Graph and Describe Multiple Transformations of Linear Function
In this video lesson we will review the effects of constants, h, a, and k on a linear function. We will learn that the constant h effects by transforming a function horizontally left or right. We will learn that the constant a will...
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How do you find the axis of symmetry and vertex in standard form
👉 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...
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Writing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form
In this video lesson we will learn how to write an equation of a line in slope-intercept form. We will learn how to identify the slope and y-intercept of the graph of a line. We will review how to find the slope of a line using two...
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Master Evaluating a Function for given Values
Master Evaluating a Function for given Values
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Characteristics of Functions | Functions | Pre-Calculus
In this video I decided to record myself creating the answer key for my students that I will be providing them in school. I cover the basics of what makes up a function as well as how to mathematically describe the function.
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Creating Recursive Formulas Using Function Notation
In this video lesson, students will learn how to use function notation to create recursive formulas for sequences. The video explains the concepts of arithmetic and geometric sequences, as well as the Fibonacci sequence, and demonstrates...
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Finding the inverse of a rational function
👉 Learn how to find the inverse of a linear function. A linear function is a function whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 1. The inverse of a function is a function that reverses the "effect" of the original function. One...
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How do you find the axis of symmetry and vertex in intercept form
👉 Learn how to graph quadratic equations by completing the square. A quadratic equation is an equation of the form y = ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b and c are constants. The graph of a quadratic equation is in the shape of a parabola which...
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Zeros of Polynomials | Polynomials | Pre-Calculus
In this video we will cover how to determine the real zeros of a polynomial by factoring as well as writing the equation of a polynomial given the zeros and multiplicity. We will focus on factoring polynomials with two, three and four...
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How to divide two functions and create your constraint
👉 Learn how to divide two functions. We will explore the division of linear, quadratic, rational, and radical functions. To divide two functions, we simply algebraically divide the rules (contents) of the two functions. We will then...
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How to divide polynomials with constraint
👉 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...
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Inverse of a negative square root function
👉 Learn how to find the inverse of a function. The inverse of a function is a function that reverses the "effect" of the original function. One important property of the inverse of a function is that when the inverse of a function is...