Brian McLogan
Find the equation of an ellipse
Learn how to write the equation of an ellipse from its properties. The equation of an ellipse comprises of three major properties of the ellipse: the major radius (a), the minor radius (b) and the center (h, k). The ellipse is vertical...
Brian McLogan
how to sketch the graph of a hyperbola in conic sections
Learn how to graph hyperbolas. To graph a hyperbola from the equation, we first express the equation in the standard form, that is in the form: (x - h)^2 / a^2 - (y - k)^2 / b^2 = 1 for horizontal hyperbola or (y - k)^2 / a^2 - (x - h)^2...
Brian McLogan
Graph an ellipse by completing the square to write in standard form
Learn how to graph horizontal ellipse which equation is in general form. A horizontal ellipse is an ellipse which major axis is horizontal. When the equation of an ellipse is written in the general form, we first rewrite it in standard...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to graph the equation of a circle with the center at the origin
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
What is the difference between convex and concave polygons
👉 Learn about polygons and how to classify them. A polygon is a plane shape bounded by a finite chain of straight lines. A polygon can be concave or convex and it can also be regular or irregular. A concave polygon is a polygon in which...
Brian McLogan
What are the formulas for vertical and horizontal ellipses conic sections
Learn all about ellipses for conic sections. We will discuss all the essential definitions such as center, foci, vertices, co-vertices, major axis and minor axis. We will also discuss the essential processes such as how to graph and...
Curated Video
Triangle Sum Theorem and Exterior Angle Theorem
In this video, the teacher explains the basics of triangles, including the interior and exterior angles. The lesson covers the triangle sum theorem, using ratios to find angle measures, and the exterior angle theorem. The teacher...
Brian McLogan
how to determine the foci and vertices of a hyperbola
Learn how to graph hyperbolas. To graph a hyperbola from the equation, we first express the equation in the standard form, that is in the form: (x - h)^2 / a^2 - (y - k)^2 / b^2 = 1 for horizontal hyperbola or (y - k)^2 / a^2 - (x - h)^2...
Brian McLogan
Maximizing the objective function using linear programming
Learn how to solve problems using linear programming. A linear programming problem involves finding the maximum or minimum value of an equation, called the objective functions, subject to a system of inequalities, called the constraints....
Curated Video
Drawing Polygons Using Coordinates
In this lesson, students will learn how to draw polygons by using given coordinates as vertices. They will understand how the X and Y axes on a coordinate plane determine the movement along each axis.
Brian McLogan
Graphing an ellipse and identify the major parts
Learn how to graph horizontal ellipse not centered at the origin. A horizontal ellipse is an ellipse which major axis is horizontal. To graph a horizontal ellipse, we first identify some of the properties of the ellipse including the...
Brian McLogan
Conics what is the formula for a circle
Learn all about the definition and formula that makes up a circle. Understanding the basics of circles will help us graph and write the equation of circles to solve future problems in conic sections. A circle has a center (h,k) and...
Curated Video
How to Identify Vertices, Edges & Faces in Three Dimensional Figures
In this video lesson we will learn how to identify vertices, edges and faces on a three-dimensional solid. We will learn that the edges meet at the vertices. We will discover that each face is formed by edges. We will discover the...
Brian McLogan
Given vertices and asymptotes, write the equation of the hyperbola
Learn how to write the equation of hyperbolas given the characteristics of the hyperbolas. The standard form of the equation of a hyperbola is of the form: (x - h)^2 / a^2 - (y - k)^2 / b^2 = 1 for horizontal hyperbola or (y - k)^2 / a^2...
Curated Video
Identifying Line Symmetry in Regular Polygons
In this video, the teacher explains how to determine the number of lines of symmetry in regular polygons. They discuss the three options for line symmetry: horizontal, vertical, and diagonal. Using examples of an equilateral triangle,...
Brian McLogan
How to write the equation of a parabola given vertex and directrix
Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given the vertex and the directrix. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola can open up or down (if x is squared) or open left or right (if y is squared)....
Brian McLogan
Learn how to classify conic sections
Learn how to classify conic sections. A conic section is a figure formed by the intersection of a plane and a cone. A conic section may be a circle, an ellipse, a parabola, or a hyperbola. The general equation of a conic section is given...
Brian McLogan
Conics - Find the formula for a hyperbola
Learn how to write the equation of hyperbolas given the characteristics of the hyperbolas. The standard form of the equation of a hyperbola is of the form: (x - h)^2 / a^2 - (y - k)^2 / b^2 = 1 for horizontal hyperbola or (y - k)^2 / a^2...
Curated Video
Understanding Three-Dimensional Figures
In this video, the teacher explains the terms used to describe three-dimensional figures. They discuss the difference between one-dimensional, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional figures, and provide examples of each. The teacher also...
Brian McLogan
Understanding how to find the foci and vertices of an ellipse conic sections
Learn all about ellipses for conic sections. We will discuss all the essential definitions such as center, foci, vertices, co-vertices, major axis and minor axis. We will also discuss the essential processes such as how to graph and...
Learning Mole
3D Shapes
This animated math video lesson is all about 3D shapes. Students will love this engaging and interactive video that takes them step-by-step on how to sort so many different things in a fun way. Students will learn about shape traits and...
Brian McLogan
Finding the vertices, foci and asymptotes of a hyperbola
Learn how to graph hyperbolas. To graph a hyperbola from the equation, we first express the equation in the standard form, that is in the form: (x - h)^2 / a^2 - (y - k)^2 / b^2 = 1 for horizontal hyperbola or (y - k)^2 / a^2 - (x - h)^2...
Curated Video
Identifying Geometric Figures in Two-Dimensional Shapes
In this lesson, students will learn how to identify and classify geometric figures in two-dimensional shapes. They will understand the properties of points, lines, rays, and angles and use them to analyze shapes. By recognizing parallel...
KnowMo
Introduction to 3D Shapes and Classification
The video provides an overview of 3D shapes, with a focus on prisms, pyramids, spheres, and hemispheres. The presenter explains how to classify 3D shapes based on their faces and identifies the formula linking faces, vertices, and edges....