Brian McLogan
How does the reciprocal function relate to the other basic functions
👉 Learn all about reciprocal functions. A reciprocal function is a function of the form f(x) = 1/x. The graph of a reciprocal function is composed of the vertical and the horizontal asymptotes and the points where the curve turns. For...
Brian McLogan
Three ways to think of dividing cosine by secant
👉 Learn how to verify trigonometric identities having rational expressions. To verify trigonometric expression means to verify that the terms on the left-hand side of the equality sign is equal to the terms on the right-hand side. To...
Brian McLogan
Understanding multiplying a trig function by it's reciprocal using identities
👉 Learn how to simplify trigonometric expressions by factoring, expansion, and re-grouping. To simplify a trigonometric identity means to reduce the identity to the simplest form it can take which may be a number or a simple...
Brian McLogan
How to verify an identity without finding the LCD
👉 Learn how to verify rational trigonometric identities involving the addition and subtraction of terms. To verify trigonometric expression means to verify that the term on the left-hand side of the equality sign is equal to the term on...
Brian McLogan
Given a right triangle evaluate the six trigonometic function
👉 Learn how to evaluate the six trigonometric functions given a right triangle. A right triangle is a triangle with 90 degrees as one of its angles. A right triangle is made up of two legs, which formed the sides of the 90 degrees angle...
Brian McLogan
How to verify a trig identity step by step
👉 Learn how to verify trigonometric identities having rational expressions. To verify trigonometric expression means to verify that the term on the left hand side of the equality sign is equal to the term on the right hand side. To...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to evalute the six trig functions given a trig ratio
👉 Learn how to evaluate the six trigonometric functions given the value of one of the trigonometric functions. When given the value of one of the trigonometric functions of an angle, we can evaluate the values of the other trigonometric...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to evaluate the six trig functions given a coordinate point
👉 Learn all about evaluating trigonometric functions with triangles. In this playlist, we will learn how to evaluate, sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, secant, and cosecant when given the sides of a triangle. If we have missing sides we...
Brian McLogan
Verifying identities using two different variables
👉 Learn how to verify trigonometric identities having rational expressions. To verify trigonometric expression means to verify that the term(s) on the left hand side of the equality sign is equal to the term(s) on the right hand side. To...
Brian McLogan
Multiplying two trigonometric binomial expressions to verify the identity
👉 Learn how to verify trigonometric identities by expanding the trigonometric expressions. When the given trigonometric expressions involve multiplications with more than one term in parenthesis, we start by expanding the expressions...
Brian McLogan
How to find the ratio of csc, sec and cot for 30 degrees
👉 Learn how to evaluate the six trigonometric functions given a right triangle. A right triangle is a triangle with 90 degrees as one of its angles. A right triangle is made up of two legs, which formed the sides of the 90 degrees angle...
Brian McLogan
Graphing the Cosecant Function
👉 Learn how to graph a cosecant function. To graph a cosecant function, we start with the sine graph by first determining the amplitude (the maximum point on the graph), the period (the distance/time for a complete oscillation), the...
Brian McLogan
How To Find the Angle Given an Equation and Constraint
👉 Learn how to evaluate the inverse of reciprocal trigonometric functions. Recall that the reciprocal trigonometric functions are given by the ratio of 1 and the corresponding trigonometric function. When an angle is unknown but the...
Brian McLogan
Pre-Calculus - Subtracting two trig rational expression and the simplifying the difference
In this video playlist you will learn all about Analytic Trigonometry. We will start by simplifying trigonometric expressions using trigonometric identities such as the quotient, reciprocal,Pythagorean Identies as well basic algebraic...
Brian McLogan
Using your trig and co function identities to evaluate
👉 Learn how to evaluate trigonometric functions using trigonometric identities. Trigonometric identities are equalities that involve trigonometric functions. We will focus on the cofunction identities and even-odd identities. The...
Curated Video
Fraction Division Using Reciprocals and Multiplication
In this video, students learn how to solve fraction division problems by using reciprocals and the inverse operation of multiplication. The teacher explains the concept of reciprocals and demonstrates how to correctly invert the divisor...
Brian McLogan
Write the equation of a line through a point perpendicular to another equation
👉 Learn how to write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to a given line. The equation of a line is such that its highest exponent on its variable(s) is 1. (i.e. there are no exponents in its variable(s)). There are various...
Professor Dave Explains
Basic Trigonometric Identities: Pythagorean Identities and Cofunction Identities
An overview of basic trigonometric identities.
Brian McLogan
Evaluate trig functions using trig identities and cofunction identities
👉 Learn how to evaluate trigonometric functions using trigonometric identities. Trigonometric identities are equalities that involve trigonometric functions. We will focus on the cofunction identities and even-odd identities. The...
Why U
Algebra 34 - Perpendicular Lines
Perpendicular lines have slopes which are negative reciprocals of each other, but why?
Why U
Pre-Algebra 13 - Reciprocals and Division With Fractions
When working with fractions, division can be converted to multiplication by the divisor's reciprocal. This chapter explains why.
Khan Academy
SAT Prep: Test 7 Section 8 Part 3
After finishing problem 10 about congruent angles inside a polygon, Sal goes on to solve additional problems involving reciprocals, odd integers, and slopes. Those who have a difficult time moving efficiently through different skill sets...