Brian McLogan
How to write the equation of a parabola in conic sections 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
Graphing a horizontal parabola by putting it in vertex form by completing the square
Learn how to graph a horizontal parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola is said to be horizontal if it opens to the left or opens to the right. A horizontal parabola results from a quadratic...
Brian McLogan
Learn to graph a vertical parabola and identify the focus and directrix
Learn how to graph a parabola in standard form when the vertex is not at the origin. We will learn how to graph parabola's with horizontal and vertical openings. In addition to graphing you will also learn how to identify the important...
Brian McLogan
How to write the standard equation of a parabola given the focus and vertex
Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given a point on the parabola. 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). Recall...
Brian McLogan
How to write the equation of a parabola given the focus and directrix
Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given the focus 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
Given the vertex and focus determine the standard form of the parabola
Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given the vertex and the focus. 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). Recall...
Brian McLogan
What are terminal and initial sides of an angle?
👉 Learn about angles in trigonometry. An angle is the figure formed by two rays sharing the same endpoint. The two rays are called the sides of the angle while the common endpoint of the two rays is called the vertex of the angle. Angle...
Brian McLogan
What are positive and negative angles?
👉 Learn about angles in trigonometry. An angle is the figure formed by two rays sharing the same endpoint. The two rays are called the sides of the angle while the common endpoint of the two rays is called the vertex of the angle. Angle...
Brian McLogan
Understanding the basics of angles in trigonometry
👉 Learn about angles in trigonometry. An angle is the figure formed by two rays sharing the same endpoint. The two rays are called the sides of the angle while the common endpoint of the two rays is called the vertex of the angle. Angle...
Brian McLogan
What are the transformations of vertex form of a quadratic compared to 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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Finding Missing Angle Measurements Using Vertical Angles
This video explains how to find missing angle measurements by using vertical angles. It teaches the concept of supplementary angles and how they relate to vertical angles. The video also demonstrates how to subtract angles to find the...
Brian McLogan
Writing the equation of an ellipse given the foci and a vertex
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 write the formula for a parabola given the focus and vertex and the origin
Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given the vertex and the focus. 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). Recall...
Brian McLogan
How to graph and determine the directrix focus and vertex
Learn how to graph a parabola in standard form when the vertex is not at the origin. We will learn how to graph parabola with horizontal and vertical openings. In addition to graphing, you will also learn how to identify the important...
Brian McLogan
Graphing a sideways parabola using the focus and directrix
Learn how to graph a horizontal parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola is said to be horizontal if it opens to the left or opens to the right. A horizontal parabola results from a quadratic...
Brian McLogan
Graph a parabola with a vertical axis of symmetry and identify the focus & directrix
Learn how to graph a parabola in standard form when the vertex is not at the origin. We will learn how to graph parabola's with horizontal and vertical openings. In addition to graphing you will also learn how to identify the important...
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
MASTER Graphing a quadratic function in vertex form, identify vertex, axis of symmetry and domain
Welcome to McLogan. So what I'd like to do is show you how to graph a quadratic when it's in vertex form. Now, when graphing a quadratic in vertex form, it's very important to know two things, one, what exactly is vertex form. And I...
Brian McLogan
What is an angle
Learn all about angles. An angle is a figure formed by two rays sharing a common endpoint. An angle can be classified as acute, right, obtuse, straight or refrex. An acute angle is an angle which measures less than 90 degrees. A right...
Brian McLogan
Determining obtuse vertical angles
👉 Learn how to define and classify different angles based on their characteristics and relationships are given a diagram. The different types of angles that we will discuss will be acute, obtuse, right, adjacent, vertical, supplementary,...
Brian McLogan
What is a central angle of a circle
Learn the essential definitions of the parts of a circle. A secant line to a circle is a line that crosses exactly two points on the circle while a tangent line to a circle is a line that touches exactly one point on the circle. A chord...
Brian McLogan
What are examples of adjacent angles
👉 Learn how to define angle relationships. Knowledge of the relationships between angles can help in determining the value of a given angle. The various angle relationships include: vertical angles, adjacent angles, complementary angles,...
Brian McLogan
How to find the focus and directrix when your vertex is at origin
Learn how to graph a vertical parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola is said to be vertical if it opens up or opens down. A vertical parabola results from a quadratic equation in which the x...
Brian McLogan
Learn to graph a horizontal parabola & identify the focus & directrix
Learn how to graph a horizontal parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola is said to be horizontal if it opens to the left or opens to the right. A horizontal parabola results from a quadratic...