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Algebra 87 - Graphing Polynomial Functions - Part 2
When sketching the graph of a polynomial function, it may not be necessary to calculate numerous points on the graph. Many clues as to the general shape of the graph can be derived if we understand the characteristics that the graphs of...
Why U
Algebra 86 - Graphing Polynomial Functions - Part 1
Calculators and graphing utilities are available that are capable of creating accurate graphs of polynomial functions. However, it is often desirable to sketch a quick representation of a function's graph to get a general idea of its...
Brian McLogan
Determining the roots of a quadratic equation by factoring when a is not one
we find two factors of the product of the constant term (the term with no variable) and the coefficient of the squared variable whose sum gives the linear term. These factors are now placed in separate brackets with x to form the factors...
Brian McLogan
Given three real zeros, learn how to write the equation of a polynomial
π Learn how to write the equation of a polynomial when given rational zeros. Recall that 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...
Brian McLogan
Learn to find the zeros of a quadratic using the quadratic formula
π Learn how to solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest power on its variable(s) is 2. The quadratic formula is a formula which can be used to find the roots of (solve) a...
Brian McLogan
How to use the quadratic formula to solve a quadratic equation
π Learn how to solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest power on its variable(s) is 2. The quadratic formula is a formula which can be used to find the roots of (solve) a...
Brian McLogan
Solve a quadratic equation using the quadratic formula when their are imaginary solutions
π Learn how to solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest power on its variable(s) is 2. The quadratic formula is a formula which can be used to find the roots of (solve) a...
Brian McLogan
Given a list of zeros, learn how to write the equation of a polynomial
π Learn how to write the equation of a polynomial when given rational zeros. Recall that 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...
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Quadratic Graphs - Roots and Y-Intercept
In this video we will look at how to use equation of a quadratic to sketch the graph. A positive x-squared means the graph is U shaped, whereas a negative x-squared is n shaped. When a quadratic is solved (either by factorising, using...
Brian McLogan
Solve a quadratic by applying the square root method
πLearn how to solve quadratic equations using the square root method. It is important to understand that not all quadratics have to be solved using factoring or quadratic formula. When we only have one variable but it is squared we can...
Brian McLogan
How to factor and solve a trinomial when it is not set to zero
πLearn how to solve quadratic equations by factoring when a is equal to 1. A quadratic is an algebraic expression having 2 as the highest power of its variable(s). To factor an algebraic expression means to break it up into factors...
Brian McLogan
Finding the zeros by factoring using the difference of two cubes
π Learn how to find the zeroes of a polynomial equation/expression involving the sum/difference of two cubes. Given a polynomial having the sum of two cubes, the polynomial can be factored as follows: a^3 + b^3 = (a + b)(a^2 - ab + b^2)....
Brian McLogan
Solving a quadratic by factoring but first setting equal to zero
πLearn how to solve quadratic equations by factoring when a is equal to 1. A quadratic is an algebraic expression having 2 as the highest power of its variable(s). To factor an algebraic expression means to break it up into factors...
Brian McLogan
Labeling the parts of a quadratic when solving, zeros, factors, equation
πLearn how to solve quadratic equations by factoring when a is equal to 1. A quadratic is an algebraic expression having 2 as the highest power of its variable(s). To factor an algebraic expression means to break it up into factors...
Brian McLogan
How to solve quadratic equations by factoring when a is equal to one
πLearn how to solve quadratic equations by factoring when a is equal to 1. A quadratic is an algebraic expression having 2 as the highest power of its variable(s). To factor an algebraic expression means to break it up into factors...
Brian McLogan
Using the zero product property and factoring a GCF to solve a quadratic
πLearn how to solve a quadratic equation by factoring out the GCF. When factoring out the GCF from an equation we will be looking for what the terms have in common. This method is very useful for quadratic equations that does not have...
Brian McLogan
Learning to solve a quadratic with two irrational solutions using quadratic formula
π Learn how to solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest power on its variable(s) is 2. The quadratic formula is a formula which can be used to find the roots of (solve) a...
Brian McLogan
Determine relative min, max, domain, range, and zeros from a graph
π Learn how to determine the extrema from a graph. The extrema of a function are the critical points or the turning points of the function. They are the points where the graph changes from increasing to decreasing or vice versa. They are...
Brian McLogan
Using the quadratic formula to find the zeros of a polynomial
π Learn how to solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest power on its variable(s) is 2. The quadratic formula is a formula which can be used to find the roots of (solve) a...
Brian McLogan
Find the x and y intercepts of a quadratic
π Learn about the parts of a parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A regular palabola is the parabola that is facing either up or down while an irregular parabola faces left or right. A quadratic...
Brian McLogan
Find the vertex and x intercepts of a quadratic
π Learn about the parts of a parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A regular palabola is the parabola that is facing either up or down while an irregular parabola faces left or right. A quadratic...
Brian McLogan
Factoring out the GCF to solve a quadratic equation
πLearn how to solve a quadratic equation by factoring out the GCF. When factoring out the GCF from an equation we will be looking for what the terms have in common. This method is very useful for quadratic equations that does not have...
Brian McLogan
How to find the x intercepts and vertex of a parabola
π Learn about the parts of a parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A regular palabola is the parabola that is facing either up or down while an irregular parabola faces left or right. A quadratic...
Brian McLogan
Finding the vertex and zeros of a quadratic function
π Learn how to graph a quadratic equation in standard form. To do this we will explore multiple methods such as the intercept method, identifying the vertex, axis of symmetry and identifying points on the graph using a table. Once you...