Brian McLogan
Finding the value of C for a perfect square
👉 Learn how to find the value c that completes the square in a quadratic expression. A quadratic expression is an expression whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 2. It is of the form ax^2 + bx + c where a, b, and c are constants....
Brian McLogan
Find the value of c that completes the square
👉 Learn how to find the value c that completes the square in a quadratic expression. A quadratic expression is an expression whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 2. It is of the form ax^2 + bx + c where a, b, and c are constants....
Brian McLogan
What you need to know: Conic Sections
In this video I attempt to prepare you for our chapter on Conic Sections. We will do this by first covering completing the square and then identifying the midpoint as well as endpoint when given two points. We will then work on writing...
Brian McLogan
Solving by completing the square and factoring out a three
👉 Learn how to solve quadratic equations by completing the square. When solving a quadratic equation by completing the square, we first take the constant term to the other side of the equation and create a perfect square trinomial with...
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How to Find Square Roots
In this video lesson we will learn about square roots and how to find the square root of a perfect square. We will learn that the square root of any positive value has two square roots. We will discover the relationship between squaring...
Brian McLogan
Factoring polynomials to find the zeros and multiplicity
Factoring polynomials to find the zeros and multiplicity
Brian McLogan
Find the value of c that completes the square then convert
👉 Learn how to find the value c that completes the square in a quadratic expression. A quadratic expression is an expression whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 2. It is of the form ax^2 + bx + c where a, b, and c are constants....
Brian McLogan
Student Mistakes with COMPLETING THE SQUARE
Completing the square is a common process that students struggle with that I am no stranger to. In this video I will highlight the mistakes I made as well as my students.
Brian McLogan
Standard form to vertex form of a quadratic
👉 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
Vertex max or max using completing the square
👉 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
Solving by completing the square hard with fractions
👉 Learn how to solve quadratic equations by completing the square. When solving a quadratic equation by completing the square, we first take the constant term to the other side of the equation and create a perfect square trinomial with...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to find the value that makes a perfect square with fractions
👉 Learn how to find the value c that completes the square in a quadratic expression. A quadratic expression is an expression whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 2. It is of the form ax^2 + bx + c where a, b, and c are constants....
Brian McLogan
Transfer an equation standard form to vertex form when b is not divisible
👉 Learn how to write a quadratic equation from standard form to vertex form by completing the square. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 2. It is of the form f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c. Given a...
Brian McLogan
When Completing the Square Gets Hard | Part #4
In this video we will explore some of the key elements students need to know when completing the square gets more difficult. this deals with fractions 00:00 intro 02:50 x^2-8x=10 05:46 x^2+5x+3 08:18 3x^2=-12x-1 10:57 2x^2+7x-20=0
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Recognizing a Special Product of a Binomial Expression
In this short video we will answer a standardized math test multiple choice question where we are asked to find an equivalent expression. We will first identify that the expression is a binomial expression since it has two terms. We will...
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How to Estimate Square Roots
In this short video we will answer a standardized math test question where we are asked to estimated a square root to the nearest whole number. We will use a number line to estimate a non-perfect square and then understand that 2 square...
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Locate a Square Root on a Number Line
In this video, a math teacher guides viewers through a standardized test question that involves identifying the location of a square root on a number line.
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How to Approximate Square Roots Without a Calculator
In this video lesson we will learn how to identify a non-perfect square. We will also learn how to identify what two consecutive integers a non-perfect square lies between. We will use this information to approximate the value to the...
Brian McLogan
Completing the square to transform from standard to vertex form
👉 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
Graphing a qudratic by converting to vertex form
👉 Learn how to graph quadratic equations by completeing the square. A quadratic equation is an equation of the form y = ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b and c are constants. The graph of a quadratic equation is in the shape of a parabola which...
Brian McLogan
Find the value of c that completes the square with fractions
👉 Learn how to find the value c that completes the square in a quadratic expression. A quadratic expression is an expression whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 2. It is of the form ax^2 + bx + c where a, b, and c are constants....
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Approximating Square Roots Using Tables and Number Lines
In this lesson, the teacher demonstrates two methods for approximating square roots without a calculator: using a table and using a number line. The teacher provides examples and walks through the steps for each method, allowing students...
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Pythagorean Theorem Practice
In this Edulastic review, the Pythagorean theorem is explained and demonstrated through various examples and problems.
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Solving Equations Using Square Roots (Example)
Solve equations that have a squared variable by taking the square root of both sides of the equation, resulting in two possible solutions.