Brian McLogan
How to verify a trigonometric identity by simplifying a complex fraction
👉 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...
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Apply power to product and power to quotient rule with rational powers
👉 Learn how to simplify rational powers using the power and the quotient rules. There are some laws of exponents which might come handy when simplifying expressions with exponents. Some of the laws include the quotient law which states...
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Distributive Property and Factoring
Factor expressions using the distributive property.
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Factoring out a GCF then factoring using various methods
👉Learn 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...
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Powers vs. Exponents
In this video lesson we will learn about powers, exponents and bases. We will understand that a power is represents a base and an exponent where the exponent tells us how many times to multiply the base by itself. We will write...
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Factoring and the Distributive Property (Example)
Factor expressions using the distributive property.
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Adding a trinomial to a binomial and simplifying the result
👉 Learn how to add and subtract polynomials by either using the vertical or horizontal method.
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Factoring a polynomial by using the grouping technique
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...
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Factoring Binomials | Step by Step | Part 2
👉 In this video I will show you how to factor a binomial by working through four different examples. The first two examples we practice factoring out the GCF, and then move to factoring using a difference of two squares and last but not...
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Learn how to factor a polynomial by using the grouping technique
Learn how to factor polynomials by grouping. 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. To factor an algebraic expression means to break...
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How to use factoring by grouping to simplify a trig expression
👉 Learn how to simplify identities by factoring. Just like in normal algebraic expressions, trigonometric identities can be simplified by factoring out the GCFs from the terms of the identities, then common trigonometric identities like...
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How to evaluate the difference of two angles for cosine function
👉 Learn how to evaluate the cosine of an angle in radians using the sum/difference formulas. To do this, we first express the given angle as a sum or a difference of two (easy to evaluate) angles, then we use the unit circle and the...
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How to put a linear equation into standard form with fraction coefficients
👉 Learn how to write the equation of a line in a point-slope form. 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 forms which we can...
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How do you factor a polynomial
Learn how to factor higher order trinomials. 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. To factor an algebraic expression means to break...
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Factoring out a GCF from a polynomial using reverse distributive property
👉 Learn how to factor polynomials by GCF. 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. To factor an algebraic expression means to break it...
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Arithmetic and Algebraic Operations | Preparing for Precalculus Part 1
Arithmetic and Algebraic Operations | Preparing for Precalculus Part 1
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Rational Expressions | Preparing for Precalculus Part 5
Rational Expressions | Preparing for Precalculus Part 5
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Least Common Denominator (LCD).............Think About it
👉In this video I will explain how to identify the least common denominato between two fractions and then between two rational expressions. We will use the same technique and understanding of factors and multiples to combine the fractions...
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Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient Other than 1
This video is a math lesson on factoring trinomials with a leading coefficient other than 1. The teacher explains six steps to follow, including finding the product of a and c and determining factors that add up to b. The steps are...
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Running Distance (Solve word problems involving dividing mixed numbers)
On Saturday, Carla went for a 1 and nine tenths mile run. On Sunday, she went for a 7 and three fifths mile run. How many times further did she run on Sunday than Saturday?
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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...
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Finding the zeros and multiplicity by factoring polynomials with 3 and 4 terms
Finding the zeros and multiplicity by factoring polynomials with 3 and 4 terms
Brian McLogan
Learn how to factor a trinomial by factoring it twice
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...