Brian McLogan
Given complex zeros find the polynomial - Online Tutor
👉 Learn how to write the equation of a polynomial when given complex zeros. Recall that 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...
Brian McLogan
How to apply the leading coefficient test to determine end behavior
👉 Learn how to determine the end behavior of the graph of a polynomial function. To do this we will first need to make sure we have the polynomial in standard form with descending powers. We will then identify the leading terms so that...
Music Matters
Modulation using the Neapolitan Chord - Music Theory
Learn how to modulate using the Neapolitan chord, a more advanced modulation technique that allows you to move keys quite dramatically. In this music theory lesson we explain how to use the Neapolitan Chord as a means of modulating to a...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Katharine Blodgett Gebbie: In Her Own Words
Katharine Blodgett Gebbie, former director of NIST's Physical Measurement Laboratory, talks about her life and her career in science.
Zach Star
Is it possible? Simple questions, not so simple solutions
Is it possible? Simple questions, not so simple solutions
Brian McLogan
What is pascal's triangle and how to we create it
👉 Learn all about binomial expansion. A binomial expression is an algebraic expression with two terms. When a binomial expression is raised to a positive integer exponent, we usually use the binomial expansion technique to easily expand...
Brian McLogan
How can we represent any term in a binomial expansion
👉 Learn all about binomial expansion. A binomial expression is an algebraic expression with two terms. When a binomial expression is raised to a positive integer exponent, we usually use the binomial expansion technique to easily expand...
Brian McLogan
Converting an angle from minutes and seconds to decimals - Math tutorial
👉 Learn how to convert angles from DMS forms to decimal forms. DMS means Degree, Minutes, and Seconds. Minutes is represented by a single apostrophe (') while seconds is represented with double apostrophe ("). 60 seconds = 1 minute and...
Brian McLogan
Convert an angle from radian to degrees
👉 Learn how to convert angles from radians to degrees. Recall that pi radians is equivalent to 180 degrees. Thus, when given an angle in radians, to convert the angle to degrees we multiply the given angle radians by the ratio 180/pi.
Brian McLogan
Math tutorial for converting an angle from decimal form to DMS form
👉 Learn how to convert angles from decimal forms to DMS forms. DMS means Degree, Minutes, and Seconds. Minutes is represented by a single apostrophe (') while seconds is represented with double apostrophe ("). 60 seconds = 1 minute and...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to convert an angle in radians whole number to degrees
👉 Learn all about angles of trigonometry. In this playlist, we will explore what makes up an angle and how to graph an angle in degrees or radians to determine the quadrant. We will then take a look at angle relationships such as...
Brian McLogan
How to find the missing arc length given the radius and theta
👉 Learn how to solve problems with arc lengths. You will learn how to find the arc length of a sector, the angle of a sector, or the radius of a circle. An arc of a circle is the curve between a pair of points on the circumference of the...
Brian McLogan
How to determine the coterminal acute positive angle
👉 Learn the basics of co-terminal angles. An angle is a figure formed by two rays that have a common endpoint. The two rays are called the sides of the angle while the common endpoint is called the vertex of the angle. We measure angles...
Brian McLogan
Apply the law of sines when you are given AAS
👉 Learn how to solve for the length of the sides and the measures of the angles of a triangle using the law of sines. The law of sines is used in determining the length of the opposite side to a known angle measure or the measure of the...
Brian McLogan
Write a polynomial in descending power order then label the degree and LC
👉 Learn how to find the degree and the leading coefficient of a polynomial expression. The degree of a polynomial expression is the highest power (exponent) of the individual terms that make up the polynomial. For terms with more that...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to find 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
Learn how to find all the possible rational zeros of a polynomial
👉 Learn how to use the Rational Zero Test on Polynomial expression. Rational Zero Test or Rational Root test provide us with a list of all possible real Zeros in polynomial expression. Rational Zero Test can be helpful to find all the...
Brian McLogan
How to divide a trinomial into a polynomial using long division
👉 Learn how to divide polynomials by quadratic divisors using the long division algorithm. Before dividing a polynomial, it is usually important to arrange the divisor in the descending order of powers of the variable(s). To divide a...
Brian McLogan
Graphing a rational function with a trinomial as the denominator
👉 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
Apply synthetic division to division of two polynomials
👉 Learn about dividing by synthetic division. 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 the variable, the solution for...
Brian McLogan
How to find end behavior of a polynomial by identifying the degree and leading coefficient
👉 Learn how to determine the end behavior of the graph of a polynomial function. To do this we will first need to make sure we have the polynomial in standard form with descending powers. We will then identify the leading terms so that...
Brian McLogan
How to determine end behavior of a polynomial using leading coefficient test
👉 Learn how to determine the end behavior of the graph of a polynomial function. To do this we will first need to make sure we have the polynomial in standard form with descending powers. We will then identify the leading terms so that...
Brian McLogan
Synthetic division learn how to divide
👉 Learn about dividing by synthetic division. 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 the variable, the solution for...
Brian McLogan
Classify a polynomial and determine the end behavior to fifth degree
👉 Learn how to determine the end behavior of the graph of a polynomial function. To do this we will first need to make sure we have the polynomial in standard form with descending powers. We will then identify the leading terms so that...