Brian McLogan
How do you determine the LCD of rational expressions
How do you determine the LCD of rational expressions
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How do you add two basic rational expressions with unlike denominators
Learn how to add/subtract rational expressions. When adding or subtracting two or more rational expressions with common denominators, we add or subtract only the numerator while we keep the denominator the same. We will then simplify our...
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Find the inverse of a linear function then determine if the inverse is a function or not
👉 Learn how to find the inverse of a linear function. A linear function is a function whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 1. The inverse of a function is a function that reverses the "effect" of the original function. One...
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Learn how to rationalize the denominator of a cube root
👉 Learn how to divide a number by the cube root of a non-perfect cube. To divide a number by the cube root of a non-perfect cube, we rationalize the rational number by multiplying both the numerator and the denominator by the cube root...
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Add a Whole Number and a Negative Fraction
This short video is a commonly missed question in my Grade 7 Math classroom. Watch and listen for the rules to be sure you know how to add positive and negative fractions! Apply and extend previous understandings of operations with...
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Derive the Quadratic Formula
In this video I will derive the Quadratic Formula by Completing the Square to the standard form for a quadratic equation. Have you ever wondered where the quadratic formula came from? Do you struggle to understand why such a complicated...
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Generating Equivalent Fractions Using The Number Line
Generate equivalent fractions using the number line and equations.
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Understanding Negative Signs in Fractions
In this video, the teacher explains where to place the negative sign in a fraction when dealing with division. They clarify that the negative sign can be placed in the numerator or the denominator, and it will still yield the same answer.
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Solving Word Problems with Unlike Fractions Using Fraction Bars
In this video, the teacher explains how to solve story problems involving subtraction of unlike fractions using fraction bars. The example problem involves Tammy's construction company buying bags of gravel and using a fraction of a bag...
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Adding Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators Using Equivalent Fractions
This video explains how to add mixed numbers with like denominators using equivalent fractions. Use area models to visually represent fractions and improper fractions. Review examples and walks through the steps to find equivalent...
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Proof of the Quadratic Formula through Completing the Square
The video is a tutorial on the proof of the quadratic formula. The speaker explains the formula and then proceeds to demonstrate how it is derived through the process of completing the square.
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Learn how to solve a word problem involving roots
👉 In this playlist, you will learn how to solve a literal equation. We will work through solving literal equations from formulas as well as equations of a line. When solving literal equations we will be isolating a given variable by...
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How to solve a literal equation when the variable is in the denominator (3-y)/x = 5 for x
👉 Learn how to solve literal equations. A literal equation is an equation where the unknown values are represented by variables. To solve a literal equation means to make one of the variables the subject of the formula. When the literal...
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Solving a multi-step equation with fractions and variable on both sides
👉 Learn how to solve multi-step equations with variable on both sides of the equation. An equation is a statement stating that two values are equal. A multi-step equation is an equation which can be solved by applying multiple steps of...
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Solving a one step equation with a mixed number
👉 Learn how to solve a one step equation. An equation is a statement stating that two values are equal. A one step equation is an equation whose solution can be obtained by performing only one step of operation on the equation. To solve...
Brian McLogan
How to subtract a fraction from another when the denominators are the same
👉 Learn how to add and subtract fractions whose denominators are not the same. Recall that when we want to add or subtract fractions having the same denominator, we add the numerators and retain the (common) denominator. This is...
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Fraction concept with circlular wholes - help me with math - free online tutoring
👉 Learn how to understand the concept of fractions using parts of a whole. Fractions are parts of a whole and this concept can be illustrated using bars and circles. This concept can also be extended to understand equivalent fractions....
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Learn how to find the six trig functions of a right triangle
👉 Learn how to evaluate the six trigonometric functions given a right triangle. A right triangle is a triangle with 90 degrees as one of its angles. A right triangle is made up of two legs, which formed the sides of the 90 degrees angle...
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Finding coterminal angles using graphs
👉 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...
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Find the coordinate point of the given angle
👉 Learn how to find the point on the unit circle given the angle of the point. A unit circle is a circle whose radius is 1. Given an angle in radians, to find the coordinate of points on the unit circle made by the given angle with the...
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Evaluate tangent sum and difference formula
👉 Learn how to evaluate the tangent of an angle in degrees 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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Verifying trig identities by using subtraction
👉 Learn how to verify rational trigonometric identities involving the addition and subtraction of terms. To verify trigonometric expression means to verify that the term on the left-hand side of the equality sign is equal to the term on...
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Verifying trig identities by adding rational terms
👉 Learn how to verify rational trigonometric identities involving the addition and subtraction of terms. To verify trigonometric expression means to verify that the term on the left-hand side of the equality sign is equal to the term on...
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Multiplying and using reciprocal identities to verify an identity
👉 Learn how to verify trigonometric identities having rational expressions. To verify trigonometric expression means to verify that the term on the left hand side of the equality sign is equal to the term on the right hand side. To...