Brian McLogan
Solving an exponential equation by taking the log of both sides
π Learn how to solve exponential equations. An exponential equation is an equation in which a variable occurs as an exponent. To solve an exponential equation, we isolate the exponential part of the equation. Then we take the log of both...
Brian McLogan
How to evaluate the definite integral with absolute value
π Learn how to evaluate the integral of a function. The integral, also called antiderivative, of a function, is the reverse process of differentiation. Integral of a function can be evaluated as indefinite integral or as a definite...
Brian McLogan
Find the equation of a line that is parallel and goes through a point
π Learn how to write the equation of a line that is parallel to a given line. 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...
Brian McLogan
Identify x intercepts and vertex of a quadratic with fractions ex 8, y=-2(x+(9/2))^2 +1/4
π 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
How to solve a two step equation when your variable is multiplied by a fraction
π Learn how to solve two step linear equations. A linear equation is an equation whose highest exponent on its variable(s) is 1. To solve for a variable in a two step linear equation, we first isolate the variable by using inverse...
Brian McLogan
Solving a simple logarithm
π Learn how to solve logarithmic equations. Logarithmic equations are equations with logarithms in them. To solve a logarithmic equation, we first isolate the logarithm part of the equation. After we have isolated the logarithm part of...
Brian McLogan
Expanding logarithmic expressions
π Learn how to expand logarithmic expressions involving radicals. A logarithmic expression is an expression having logarithms in it. To expand logarithmic expressions means to use the logarithm laws to expand (open up) logarithm...
Brian McLogan
Condensing logarithmic expressions
π Learn how to condense logarithmic expressions. A logarithmic expression is an expression having logarithms in it. To condense logarithmic expressions means to use the logarithm laws to reduce logarithm expressions from the expanded...
Brian McLogan
U substitution with extra x
π Learn how to evaluate the integral of a function. The integral, also called antiderivative, of a function, is the reverse process of differentiation. Integral of a function can be evaluated as an indefinite integral or as a definite...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to identify the vertex and axis of symmetry using completing the square
π 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
Algebra 2 - Multiplying two complex numbers (3-4i) (2+i)
In this video tutorial I show you how to multiply imaginary numbers. We will multiply monomials, binomials and trinomials together and then simplify. It is important when multiplying complex number that we simplify the answer and write...
Catalyst University
Crystal Lattice Structures: Density Calculation 5
Crystal Lattice Structures: Density Calculation 5
Brian McLogan
Solve a system of equation when they are the same line
πLearn how to solve a system (of equations) by elimination. A system of equations is a set of equations which are collectively satisfied by one solution of the variables. The elimination method of solving a system of equations involves...
Brian McLogan
Write the equation of a line given a slope and a point the line runs through
π 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...
Brian McLogan
What is the difference between an angle in radians and in terms of pie
π Learn about angles in trigonometry. An angle is the figure formed by two rays sharing the same endpoint. The two rays are called the sides of the angle while the common endpoint of the two rays is called the vertex of the angle. Angle...
Brian McLogan
Solve trigonometric equation by factoring with sine and cosine
π Learn how to solve trigonometric equations by factoring out the GCF. When solving trigonometric equations involving the multiples of the same trigonometric function. It is very useful to collect similar trigonometric functions together...
Brian McLogan
How to solve a quadratic equation by using the square root method with irrational solutions
πLearn how to solve quadratic equations using the square root method. It is important to understand that not all quadratics have to be solved using factoring or quadratic formula. When we only have one variable but it is squared we can...
Brian McLogan
Master Writing the direct variation equation of a line through a given point
Master Writing the direct variation equation of a line through a given point
Brian McLogan
Given the first four terms of an arithmetic sequence find the rule
π Learn how to write the explicit formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence. A sequence is a list of numbers/values exhibiting a defined pattern. A number/value in a sequence is called a term of the sequence. An arithmetic...
Brian McLogan
How does the amplitude affect your sine and cosine graphs
π Learn the basics to graphing sine and cosine functions. The sine graph is a sinusiodal graph with x-intercepts at x = 2n*pi, maximun value of 1 at x = pi/2 + 2n*pi and minimum value of -1 at x = -pi/2 + 2n*pi. The cosine graph is a...
Brian McLogan
Dividing two polynomials using synthetic division
π 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
Dividing two simple rational expressions by factoring
Learn how to divide rational expressions. A rational expression is an expression in the form of a fraction, usually having variable(s) in the denominator. Recall that to divide by a fraction, we multiply by the reciprocal of the...
Catalyst University
Crystal Lattice Structures: Density Calculation 3
Crystal Lattice Structures: Density Calculation 3