Brian McLogan
Determining the asymptotes of a rational function
👉 Learn how to find the vertical/horizontal asymptotes of a function. An asymptote is a line that the graph of a function approaches but never touches. The vertical asymptote is a vertical line that the graph of a function approaches but...
Brian McLogan
How to use synthetic division with fractions ohh fractions
👉 Learn about dividing by synthetic division when the divisor is a fraction. Synthetic division is a method of dividing polynomials by linear expressions. To divide using synthetic division, we equate the divisor to 0 and then solve for...
Curated Video
Identify Special Solutions of Compound Inequalities
In this video lesson we will learn how to identify Special Solutions of Compound Inequalities. We will learn that some compound inequalities have no solution, a solution of all real numbers, one solution or a one inequality solution. We...
FuseSchool
Algebraic Notation - Introduction To Algebra
In this video we look at the basics of algebra, focusing on the notation that is used. In algebra we use symbols to represent numbers. These symbols are called variables. Some reasons for using symbols instead of numbers is that the...
Brian McLogan
How to synthetic divide when you are missing values
👉 Learn about dividing by synthetic division when there is a missing power. Synthetic division is a method of dividing polynomials by linear expressions. To divide using synthetic division, we equate the divisor to 0 and then solve for...
Brian McLogan
Master Labeling the Degree and Leading coefficient of a polynomial
Master Labeling the Degree and Leading coefficient of a polynomial
Brian McLogan
Choosing the right method | Completing the Square
👉In this video I look at two different techniques for completing the square. Do you have a favorite method or know when one type is prefered over another?
Brian McLogan
How to complete the square with a coefficient to find the vertex of a parabola
👉 Learn how to identify the vertex of a parabola by completing the square. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A quadratic equation can be written in the standard form (i.e. in the form y = ax^2 + bx + c) or it...
Brian McLogan
Applying synthetic division when your divisor is a fraction
👉 Learn about dividing by synthetic division when the divisor is a fraction. Synthetic division is a method of dividing polynomials by linear expressions. To divide using synthetic division, we equate the divisor to 0 and then solve for...
Brian McLogan
Master Find the Slant Asymptotes of Rational Functions
Master Find the Slant Asymptotes of Rational Functions
Brian McLogan
Master Determining if a function is a polynomial or not
Master Determining if a function is a polynomial or not
Professor Dave Explains
Practice Problem: One-Dimensional Two-Body Problem
Lisa is moving again already! I dunno, I think there were bedbugs. This time you have a different plan, but you will still need kinematics and Newton's laws to find out how much time and effort stand between you and more snacks. Give it...
FuseSchool
Coefficient, Constant, Variable & Exponents
Equations are used everywhere: in computers, business, internet searches, medicine to name a few examples. Which is why we study them a lot in Maths. We have names to describe the different parts: coefficients, variables, constants and...
Brian McLogan
How to Find the Period and Amplititude of the Equation of Sine
👉 Learn how to graph a sine function. To graph a sine 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 the...
Brian McLogan
Math tutorial for multiplying two rational expressions
Learn how to multiply rational expressions. A rational expression is an expression in the form of a fraction where the numerator and/or the denominator are/is an algebraic expression. To multiply two rational expressions, we use the...
Brian McLogan
How to Find the Remaining Factors When Given One Factor
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial given one rational zero. 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 zeros of a...
Brian McLogan
Finding the Slate Asymptote of a Function
👉 Learn how to find the slant/oblique asymptotes of a function. A slant (oblique) asymptote usually occurs when the degree of the polynomial in the numerator is higher than the degree of the polynomial in the denominator. To find the...
Brian McLogan
Factoring a trinomial to a higher order
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
Factoring a perfect square trinomial with two variables
👉 Learn how to factor perfect square trinomials when there is more than one variable or raised to a higher power. A polynomial is an expression of the form ax^n + bx^(n-1) + . . . + k, where a, b, and k are constants and the exponents...
Brian McLogan
Master how to find all of the zeros of a polynomial when given one irrational zero
Master how to find all of the zeros of a polynomial when given one irrational zero
Brian McLogan
Learn how to divide polynomials using long division
👉 Learn how to divide polynomials using the long division algorithm. To be able to solve a polynomial, we need to be able to get the factors and hence the zeros. To get the factors, we use the rational zeros theorem to get one of the...
Curated Video
Identify an Equivalent Real World Expression
In this short video we will answer a standardized math test question where we are asked to identify an equivalent real world expression. We will review like variable terms. We will eliminate answer choices based on variable terms that do...
Curated Video
Classifying Complex Numbers: Real or Imaginary
In this lesson, we review the concept of real numbers and irrational numbers, as well as the definition of the imaginary number i. The lesson explains that a complex number can be simplified to the form a + bi, where a and b are real...