Brian McLogan
Graphing a quadratic function in vertex form with vertical translation
👉 Learn how to graph quadratic equations in vertex form. 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 can either...
Brian McLogan
Determining slope of zero from a graph positive
👉 Learn how to find the rate of change from graph. The rate of change is the rate at which y-values are changing with respect to the change in x-values. To determine the rate of change from a graph, a right triangle is drawn on the graph...
Brian McLogan
Using the zero product property to solve
👉Learn how to solve a quadratic equation using the zero product property. When a quadratic equation has been factored or is given in factored form, we can solve the quadratic equation by applying the zero product property. The zero...
Brian McLogan
Dividing two polynomials using synthetic division
👉 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
Dividing two polynomials using synthetic division
👉 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 the x and y intercepts for a linear equation
👉 In this playlist you will learn how to graph a linear equation in standard form, slope intercept form as well as when the slope and y intercept are provided. In addition to graphing linear equations we will also learn how to determine...
Brian McLogan
How to solve a quadratic using the square root method with fraction
👉Learn 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
How to use p over q to find the possible and all zeros
👉 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
Determining undefined slope from a table
👉 Learn how to find the rate of change from a table of values. The rate of change of a set of data listed in a table of values is the rate with which the y-values are changing with respect to the x-values. To find the rate of change from...
Brian McLogan
Using the law of sines when there are two cases
👉 Learn how to determine if a given SSA triangle has 1, 2 or no possible triangles. Given two adjacent side lengths and an angle opposite one of them (SSA or ASS), then there are 3 possible cases: there can be 1 solution, 2 solutions,...
Brian McLogan
Master finding all of the rational zeros of a polynomial without a calculator
Master finding all of the rational zeros of a polynomial without a calculator
Brian McLogan
Use Descartes Rule of signs to determine the number of positive and negative
👉 Learn about Descartes' Rule of Signs. Descartes' rule of the sign is used to determine the number of positive and negative real zeros of a polynomial function. Knowing the number of positive and negative real zeros enables also to also...
Brian McLogan
What are the x and y intercepts of a linear equation
👉 Learn about graphing linear equations. A linear equation is an equation whose highest exponent on its variable(s) is 1. i.e. linear equations has no exponents on their variables. The graph of a linear equation is a straight line. To...
Brian McLogan
Solve an equation by factoring
👉Learn 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
Dividing two polynomials using synthetic division
👉 Learn about dividing by synthetic division when there is a missing power. 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...
Catalyst University
Catalyst University Math: Proof that 0 to the 0 Power (0^0) is 1
Catalyst University Math: Proof that 0 to the 0 Power (0^0) is 1
Brian McLogan
Why Does a Number Raised to Zero Equal One
👉 Learn about the rules of exponents. An exponent is a number which a number is raised to, to produce a power. It is the number of times which a number will multiply itself in a power. There are several rules used in evaluating...
Brian McLogan
Determining slope of zero from a table
👉 Learn how to find the rate of change from a table of values. The rate of change of a set of data listed in a table of values is the rate with which the y-values are changing with respect to the x-values. To find the rate of change from...
Brian McLogan
Determining positive slope from a table
👉 Learn how to find the rate of change from a table of values. The rate of change of a set of data listed in a table of values is the rate with which the y-values are changing with respect to the x-values. To find the rate of change from...
Brian McLogan
Solve with difference of two cubes, find all the zeros, linear factors
👉 Learn how to find the zeroes of a polynomial equation/expression involving the sum/difference of two cubes. Given a polynomial having the sum of two cubes, the polynomial can be factored as follows: a^3 + b^3 = (a + b)(a^2 - ab + b^2)....
Brian McLogan
What is synthetic division and how do we set it up
👉 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 unknown, the solution for...
Brian McLogan
How to find the x and y intercept from an equation
👉 In this playlist you will learn how to graph a linear equation in standard form, slope intercept form as well as when the slope and y intercept are provided. In addition to graphing linear equations we will also learn how to determine...
Brian McLogan
Applying Rational Zero Test Then Find All of the Zeros
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial that cannot be easily factored. 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 zeros...