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How to Graph and Describe an Exponential Function
In this video lesson, I will define and explain exponential equations. Students will learn to distinguish between linear and exponential equations. Reviewing that a linear function has a pattern of repeated addition, and an exponential...
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Graphing Quadratic Functions and Transformations
In this lesson, we will learn how to graph quadratic functions in the form F of X equals ax squared. We will review vocabulary, characteristics of quadratic functions, and two transformations: vertical shrink and vertical stretch. We...
Brian McLogan
Graphing a quadratic function in standard form
👉 Learn how to graph quadratics in standard form. 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...
Brian McLogan
Learn How to Graph Cosine with a Vertical Translation
👉 Learn how to graph a cosine function. To graph a cosine function, we first determine the amplitude (the maximum point on the graph), the period (the distance/time for a complete oscillation), the phase shift (the horizontal shift from...
Brian McLogan
Graphing the Tangent Function with a New Period
👉 Learn how to graph a tangent function. To graph a tangent function, we first determine the period (the distance/time for a complete oscillation), the phase shift (the horizontal shift from the parent function), the vertical shift (the...
Brian McLogan
Graph the Secant Function with an Extension of It's Period and Vertical Shift
👉 Learn how to graph a secant function. To graph a secant function, we start with the cosine graph by first determining the amplitude (the maximum point on the graph), the period (the distance/time for a complete oscillation), the phase...
Brian McLogan
Graph the Cotangent Function with a Phase Shift and Change in Period
👉 Learn how to graph a cotangent function. To graph a cotangent function, we first determine the period (the distance/time for a complete oscillation), the phase shift (the horizontal shift from the parent function), the vertical shift...
Brian McLogan
When given the asymptotes and vertices, find 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...
Brian McLogan
Sketch the Angle in Standard Position
👉 Learn how to sketch angles in terms of pi. An angle is the figure formed by two rays sharing the same endpoint. Angle is measured in radians or in degrees. One complete revolution about a point is equivalent to 2pi radians and 360...
Brian McLogan
Learn How to Find the Amplitude, Period, Phase Shift and Vertical Translation of Cosine
👉 Learn how to graph a cosine function. To graph a cosine function, we first determine the amplitude (the maximum point on the graph), the period (the distance/time for a complete oscillation), the phase shift (the horizontal shift from...
Brian McLogan
Graphing Cotangent with a Reflection
👉 Learn how to graph a cotangent function. To graph a cotangent function, we first determine the period (the distance/time for a complete oscillation), the phase shift (the horizontal shift from the parent function), the vertical shift...
Brian McLogan
Find the reference angle and sketch both angles in standard position
👉 Learn how to find the reference angle of a given angle. The reference angle is the acute angle formed by the terminal side of an angle and the x-axis. To find the reference angle, we determine the quadrant on which the given angle lies...
Brian McLogan
Master Solving and Graphing Compound OR Inequalities
Master Solving and Graphing Compound OR Inequalities
Brian McLogan
Learn how to write the end behavior from a polynomial in factored form
👉 Learn how to determine the end behavior of the graph of a factored polynomial function. To do this we will first need to make sure we have a polynomial in standard form (i.e. we will expand all factored terms) with descending powers....
Brian McLogan
How to graph an exponential equation with a table of values
👉 Learn how to graph exponential functions involving vertical shift. An exponential function is a function that increases rapidly as the value of x increases. To graph an exponential function, it is usually very useful to make the table...
Brian McLogan
Graph an absolute value inequality with multiple transformations
👉 Learn how to graph absolute value inequalities with multiple transformations. When graphing absolute value inequalities we will use transformations to graph the absolute value equation. We will then use test points to determine if our...
Brian McLogan
How to graph an absolute value equation using transformations
👉 Learn about graphing absolute value equations. An absolute value equation is an equation having the absolute value sign and the value of the equation is always positive. The graph of the parent function of an absolute value equation is...
Brian McLogan
How to graph a logarithmic function with horizontal shift
👉 Learn all about graphing logarithmic functions. A logarithmic function is a function with logarithms in them. The graph of the parent function of a logarithmic function usually takes its domain from the positive x-axis. To graph a...
Brian McLogan
Graphing logarithmic equations
👉 Learn all about graphing logarithmic functions. A logarithmic function is a function with logarithms in them. The graph of the parent function of a logarithmic function usually takes its domain from the positive x-axis. To graph a...
Brian McLogan
Graphing the logarithmic equation with a horizontal & vertical translation
👉 Learn how to graph logarithmic functions involving vertical shift. The logarithmic function is the inverse of the exponential function. To graph a logarithmic function, it is usually very useful to make the table of values of the...
Brian McLogan
Graphing absolute value equation with a horizontal shift translation
👉 Learn about graphing absolute value equations. An absolute value equation is an equation having the absolute value sign and the value of the equation is always positive. The graph of the parent function of an absolute value equation is...
Brian McLogan
Graphing a rational function with discontinuity
👉 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
Graphing a logarithmic function and identify the domain and range
👉 Learn all about graphing logarithmic functions. A logarithmic function is a function with logarithms in them. The graph of the parent function of a logarithmic function usually takes its domain from the positive x-axis. To graph a...
Brian McLogan
Applying transformations to graph a quadratic in vertex form
👉 Learn how to graph quadratic equations in vertex form. 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 can either...