Brian McLogan
Solve an equation using the quadratic formula
π Learn how to solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest power on its variable(s) is 2. The quadratic formula is a formula which can be used to find the roots of (solve) a...
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Solving Quadratic Equations using the Quadratic Formula
In this video, the teacher explains how to solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. They highlight common mistakes to avoid, such as squaring negative numbers and correctly identifying the coefficients.
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Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
In this video, the teacher explains how to solve a quadratic equation by completing the square. They demonstrate how to factor perfect square trinomials and how to create a perfect square trinomial from a non-perfect one. The teacher...
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Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square with Non-Unit Leading Coefficient
In this video lesson, students will learn how to solve quadratic equations by completing the square when the coefficient of the squared term is not 1. The teacher explains the concept of perfect square trinomials and how to identify and...
Brian McLogan
Find the derivative of the inverse of a radical equation
π Learn how to find the derivative of the inverse of a function. The derivative of a function, y = f(x), is the measure of the rate of change of the function, y, with respect to the variable x. The process of finding the derivative of a...
Brian McLogan
How to solve a logarithmic equation with extraneous solution, ln(3x-2)+ln(x-1)=2ln(x)
π Learn about solving logarithmic equations. Logarithmic equations are equations involving logarithms. To solve a logarithmic equation, we first use our knowledge of logarithm laws/properties to express the terms in both sides of the...
Brian McLogan
Describe and solve for the zeros using quadratic formula
π Learn how to solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest power on its variable(s) is 2. The quadratic formula is a formula which can be used to find the roots of (solve) a...
Brian McLogan
Solving a quadratic equation with imaginary solutions
πLearn how to solve quadratic equations by factoring when a is equal to 1. A quadratic is an algebraic expression having 2 as the highest power of its variable(s). To factor an algebraic expression means to break it up into factors...
Brian McLogan
Solving a quadratic by applying the quadratic formula
π Learn how to solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest power on its variable(s) is 2. The quadratic formula is a formula which can be used to find the roots of (solve) a...
Brian McLogan
What do I have to know to graph a quadratic in standard form
π Learn the basics to understanding graphing quadratics. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 2. To graph a quadratic equation, we make use of a table of values and the fact that the graph of a...
Brian McLogan
How is the quadratic formula derived
π Learn all about the quadratic formula. The quadratic formula is a formula which can be used to find the roots of (solve) a quadratic equation. The quadratic formula is given by x = (-b +/- sqrt(b^2 - 4ac)) / 2a, where a is the...
Brian McLogan
Solve using the quadratic formula with complex solutions
π Learn how to solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest power on its variable(s) is 2. The quadratic formula is a formula which can be used to find the roots of (solve) a...
Brian McLogan
Solving a quadratic equation using inverse operations
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
How to find the solutions of a quadratic using the quadratic formula
π Learn how to solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest power on its variable(s) is 2. The quadratic formula is a formula which can be used to find the roots of (solve) a...
Brian McLogan
Solving a quadratic by applying the quadratic formula
π Learn how to solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest power on its variable(s) is 2. The quadratic formula is a formula which can be used to find the roots of (solve) a...
Brian McLogan
What is a vertex
Definitions are very important to your understanding of why and how we use mathematical processes. Without understanding what a process or certain terms mean it is very hard to understand how or why to do something. That is why I want to...
Brian McLogan
Solving a quadratic by applying the quadratic formula
π Learn how to solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest power on its variable(s) is 2. The quadratic formula is a formula which can be used to find the roots of (solve) a...
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Solving Systems of Quadratic and Linear Equations by Graphing
In this video, the teacher explains how to solve a system of equations that includes both quadratic and linear equations by graphing. The teacher emphasizes the importance of graphing accurately and highlights common mistakes to avoid.
Brian McLogan
Learn the three possible solutions of a quadratic
πLearn how to solve quadratic functions. Quadratic equations are equations whose highest power in the variable(s) is 2. They are of the form y = ax^2 + bx + c. There are various techniques which can be applied in solving quadratic...
Brian McLogan
Understanding the discriminant as a part of the quadratic formula
π Learn how to solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest power on its variable(s) is 2. The quadratic formula is a formula which can be used to find the roots of (solve) a...
Brian McLogan
How do I graph a quadratic in standard form
π Learn how to graph quadratics in standard form. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 2. To graph a quadratic equation, we make use of a table of values and the fact that the graph of a...
Brian McLogan
How to Find All of the Zeros Including Complex When Given a Polynomial
π 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...