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Multiplying Whole Numbers and Decimals by Powers of 10
In this video, students learn how to multiply whole numbers and decimals by powers of 10 by understanding place value. The teacher explains the concept of exponents and shows examples of multiplying by powers of 10. Students are guided...
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Simplifying Expressions with Order of Operations
In this video, you will learn how to simplify whole number expressions using the order of operations. The lesson introduces the acronym GEMDAS, which stands for grouping, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction, to...
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Introduction to Evaluating Logarithms Using Exponentials
In this video, the teacher explains the concept of inverses in functions and focuses on exponential and logarithmic functions. They discuss how the x and y values switch in inverse functions and demonstrate the reflection of graphs over...
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How Do You Simplify Radicals Using the Product Property?
It would be difficult to explain how to write the given radical , the square root of 60, in its simplest form. It's not a perfect square so there are several steps required to break it down and get it to its simplest form. Just watch...
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How Do You Evaluate an Expression with Exponents?
An algebraic expression and a given value for the variable. Use the substitution property of equality to plug in the given value and solve the expression. Be careful and use the order of operations correctly because there is an exponent...
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How Do You Convert a Number in Expanded Form into Exponential Form?
So you have a given number in expanded form where you have to multiply that same number several times. Make it a little easier for yourself and write it in exponential form. As long as the number has the same base being multiplied you...
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How Do You Evaluate an Exponent?
Identify the base, identify the exponent, write out the base the number of times indicated by the exponent. Then multiply the base as written out in expanded form. Finally simplify your answer and you will have just evaluated an exponent.
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How Do You Multiply Two Numbers Using Scientific Notation?
Numbers with lots of zeros, lots and lots of zeros. Decimal points to the left and decimal points to the right. Now multiply these numbers. Daunting. There's a shorter way to do it, use scientific notation. The teacher demonstrates just...
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What's a Polynomial?
A polynomial is the sum of one or more monomials. They are identified by the number of terms they have. Monomials, binomials, trinomials, find out what these terms identify.
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Multiplying with Exponents
Take only one minute out of your lesson to show this quick video that explains how to multiply with exponents. Clear text and exciting music is used to keep viewers engaged. Note: There is no narration in this video.
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How Do You Find the Cube Root of a Perfect Cube?
Introduce your class to cube roots! You can show them this video, in which an instructor demonstrates how to find the cube root of a perfect cube. While this video is clear and well-made, it is appropriate only for more advanced learners...
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How Do You Convert a Number in Expanded Form into Exponential Form?
So you have a given number in expanded form where you have to multiply that same number several times. Make it a little easier for yourself and write it in exponential form. As long as the number has the same base being multiplied you...
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What's the Power of a Quotient Rule?
What's the definition of the power of a quotient rule? You have a fraction that has variables and exponents in the numerator and the denominator, and the whole thing is to a power. Oh my! Don't cry! You can do this. Once you see the rule...
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How Do You Evaluate an Exponential Function?
Set up a table to keep track of your values as you evaluate an exponential function. Select some values for the table to plug in to the given exponential expression. Then evaluate the expression. Do you see a pattern?
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What's a Polynomial?
A polynomial is the sum of one or more monomials. They are identified by the number of terms they have. Monomials, binomials, trinomials, find out what these terms identify.
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How Do You Add Like Terms?
Do you want to combine like terms the long way, or the quick way? Well, the instructor shows you both ways, and I bet you will prefer to combine like terms the quick way.
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How Do You Evaluate an Exponent?
Identify the base, identify the exponent, write out the base the number of times indicated by the exponent. Then multiply the base as written out in expanded form. Finally simplify your answer and you will have just evaluated an exponent.
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What Do You Do With a Zero Exponent?
There is one exception to this rule, but all numbers that have a power of zero equal one. Don't believe it? Watch this video as the instructor breaks it down to prove this to be true. This makes solving a problem with a zero exponent...
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What's the Power of a Quotient Rule?
What's the definition of the power of a quotient rule? You have a fraction that has variables and exponents in the numerator and the denominator, and the whole thing is to a power. Oh my! Don't cry! You can do this. Once you see the rule...
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How Do You Find the Cube Root of a Perfect Cube?
Introduce your class to cube roots! You can show them this video, in which an instructor demonstrates how to find the cube root of a perfect cube. While this video is clear and well-made, it is appropriate only for more advanced learners...
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How Do You Identify Exponential Behavior from a Pattern in the Data?
The teacher illustrates two different exponential tables and explains what each one of them means. These are function tables, one demonstrates exponential growth and the other exponential decay. She clarifies how to analyze the...
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How Do You Evaluate an Exponential Function?
Set up a table to keep track of your values as you evaluate an exponential function. Select some values for the table to plug in to the given exponential expression. Then evaluate the expression. Do you see a pattern?
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What's Scientific Notation?
The instructor clarifies how to write numbers in scientific notation. There are a couple of criteria that must be followed in order to be able to write either a very small number, or a very large number, with lots of zeros, in scientific...