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Pythagorean Theorem II, Right Triangles and Trigonometry, Geometry
This lecture, the second in a series on the Pythagorean Theorem, delves into more complex problems. Primarily, it examines the process of finding the value of a hypotenuse. It is beneficial because the example problem is one in which the...
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30-60-90 Triangles II
This is the fourth video in a series in which the instructor continues a discussion of the Pythagorean theorem. It focuses on calculations involving right triangles with 30—and 60-degree angles.
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Pythagorean Theorem II, Right Triangles and Trigonometry, Geometry
This lecture, the second in a series on the Pythagorean Theorem, delves into more complex problems. It primarily examines the process of finding the value of a hypotenuse. The example problem is beneficial because the solution is not...
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Intro to 30-60-90 Triangles, Right Triangles and Trigonometry, Geometry
As the fourth part of a series on the Pythagorean Theorem, Sal continues an exploration of the ways to calculate the length of sides of a right triangle using algebra. He also used this theorem to solve problems involving a right...
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Intro to the Trigonometric Ratios
This video introduces the basics of trigonometry. It starts by defining a right triangle and showing two different examples of finding the ratios of sine, cosine, and tangent using the SOH-CAH-TOA mnemonic. This resource could be used as...
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Pythagorean Theorem, Right Triangles and Trigonometry, Geometry
In this video, Sal introduces the Pythagorean Theorem to viewers, crossing into the realm of geometry. He uses several examples, including right triangles, to illustrate the applications and uses of the Pythagorean Theorem.
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SAT Prep: Test 5 Section 3 Part 1
Sal starts a new set of practice SAT problems in this video, starting on page 652 of The Official SAT Study Guide. Problems involve fractions and ratios, simplifying equations, and finding the perimeter of given coordinates on a plane.
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SAT Prep: Test 8 Section 5 Part 4
If your math students are having a hard time with graphing and slopes, this video could be a great resource as they prepare for the SAT. Sal takes care in explaining his thought process, making sure where to note different strategies to...
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SAT Prep: Test 6 Section 3 Part 3
Continuing problem 7 from the previous video, Sal takes students through what he describes as "a common SAT problem" involving geometric lines and figures. Additional problems deal with sequences, cross-multiplication, and measuring...
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SAT Prep: Test 5 Section 9 Part 4
Graphing skills are a focus of this video, making it ideal for students who have a hard time using slopes and functions. Additional problems involve visualization, geometric figures, and algebraic factoring.
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Distance Formula, Analytic Geometry, Geometry
Explaining the distance formula as "an application of the Pythagorean Theorem" might relieve some of your young mathematicians who are scratching their heads at all the new concepts. Sal demonstrates how to take the distance between any...
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SAT Prep: Test 7 Section 2 Part 1
Sal picks up the pace in this video, going through problems 1-7 on page 774 of The Official SAT Study Guide. Basic algebra, arithmetic, and geometry problems start out this section, allowing students to build up some steam before hitting...
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SAT Prep: Test 3 Section 4 Part 2
Sal explains how helping his young cousins with their math skills inspired him to make this series of videos, so he can help a bunch of people pass the SAT. In this video, he covers exponents, quadratics, and parabolas in problems 5-9 on...
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SAT Prep: Test 8 Section 5 Part 3
Have a blast with Sal as he solves these SAT practice questions! He enjoys himself with visualization and combination problems, showing not only how to solve the problems but to see math as a riddle rather than a threat.
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SAT Prep: Test 6 Section 3 Part 1
With the beginning of another practice SAT session from The Official SAT Study Guide, Sal plows through problems 1-4 on page 716. He emphasizes the importance of narrowing down potential answers in a multiple-choice problem, as well as...
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Test 3 Section 2 Part 5
Both algebra and geometry problems are featured in this SAT practice video. Students who struggle to transition between skills on tests (average mean, then diameters and pi, then positive integers) would benefit from Sal's deft handling...
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SAT Prep: Test 2 Section 9 Part 4
Price increases in real life aren't enjoyable, but Sal's enthusiasm and easygoing explanation makes the question on increasing prices on the practice SAT fun! Showing students how to easily work through problems involving the Pythagorean...
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SAT Prep: Test 1 Section 6 Part 1
Here, Sal begins section 6 on page 407 of The Official SAT Study Guide, focusing on problems 1-4 in this video. He clarifies that SAT questions are "tricky, but really fast" problems that shouldn't take a lot of time to solve. To prove...
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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
Need to find the length of a side of a right triangle? Just use the Pythagorean Theorem! Follow along as the tutor defines the Theorem, explains how it works, then uses it to determine the missing length of a right triangle.
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SAT Prep: Test 1 Section 2 Part 1
Beginning a series based on The Official SAT Study Guide(first edition), the speaker (Sal) deftly demonstrates how to work through the types of problems typically seen on the SAT. He assumes that the reader is also working from the...
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What are the Legs and Hypotenuse of a Right Triangle?
What are all the parts of a right triangle called? What makes it a right triangle? Legs? Triangles have legs? Hypotenuse? Pythagorean Theorem? The instructor diagrams and identifies all the parts of a right triangle for you.
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How Do You Find the Lateral and Surface Areas of a Cone if You Don't Know the Slant Height?
Did you know you can use the Pythagorean theorem to find the slant height of a cone? You can! Just watch this tutorial and see how you can find the lateral and surface area of a given cone using slant height and the Pythagorean theorem.
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How Do You Determine if a Triangle Is a Right Triangle if You Know its Sides?
Use the Pythagorean Theorem formula to check if this given triangle, with the given lengths of each side, is a right triangle. It's as simple as plugging the given values into the formula and doing the math to see if the solution checks...
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What Is the Distance Formula?
Find the distance between two points on a coordinate plane. How is that done? Let's take a look at the distance formula. What's the distance formula? Well, it's a form of the Pythagorean Theorem. How? Watch the instructor diagram and...