Brian McLogan
Applying the law of sines when no triangle exists
π 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 and...
Brian McLogan
Applying the law of cosines to solve a word problem
Learn how to solve for the lengths of the sides and the measures of the angles of a triangle using the law of cosines. The law of cosines is used in determining the lengths of the sides or the measures of the angles of a triangle when no...
Brian McLogan
Factoring a trinomial using the diamond method
πLearn how to factor quadratics. A quadratic is an algebraic expression having two as the highest power of its variable(s). To factor an algebraic expression means to break it up into expressions that can be multiplied together to get...
Brian McLogan
Find the missing length using special right triangles
Find the missing length using special right triangles
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GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Geometry & Measures: Transformations - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary Maths videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key topic and sub topic covered in GCSE Maths in clear and easy to follow steps. This video...
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GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Graphs: Straight Line Graphs - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary Maths videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key topic and sub topic covered in GCSE Maths in clear and easy to follow steps. This video...
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GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Number: Estimating - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary Maths videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key topic and sub topic covered in GCSE Maths in clear and easy to follow steps. This video...
Brian McLogan
Expand a binomial to the fifth power
π Learn how to expand a binomial using binomial expansion. A binomial expression is an algebraic expression with two terms. When a binomial expression is raised to a positive integer exponent, we usually use the binomial expansion...
Brian McLogan
Writing a Two Column Proof to Prove Two Triangles are Congruent - Congruent Triangles
π Learn how to prove that two triangles are congruent. Two or more triangles are said to be congruent if they have the same shape and size. There are many postulates and theorems to determine whether two triangles are congruent. They...
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Dilations
This video lesson introduces dilations. Dilations are a transformation that changes the size of a figure by enlarging it by a scale factor greater than one or by reducing it by a scale factor less than one. Real world examples are...
Weird History
Mystery of the Lake Michigan Triangle
The Bermuda Triangle isn't the only watery region with a reputation for unexplainable events and tragedies. For centuries, a triangular portion of Lake Michigan has been ground zero for sunken ships, disappearing crews, and vanishing...
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Proof of The Pythagorean Theorem
In this video we will prove why the Pythagorean Theorem is true for a right triangle. We will visually create squares of each side to prove the theorem. Grade 8 Common Core Topics/Standards
Brian McLogan
Find the area of an oblique triangle using a formula
π Learn how to find the area of a triangle. The area of a triangle is the measure of the region enclosed by the triangle. There are several methods that can be used to find the area of a triangle depending on the available information....
Brian McLogan
How do you determine two triangles are similar using angle angle aa
π Learn how to solve with similar triangles. Two triangles are said to be similar if the corresponding angles are congruent (equal). Note that two triangles are similar does not imply that the length of the sides are equal but the sides...
Curated Video
Find the Missing Angle
In this short video we will answer a standardized math test question where we are asked to find the missing angle. We will be presented with three intersecting lines that form a triangle. We will be asked to find the missing angle. We...
ACDC Leadership
Deadweight Loss- Key Graphs of Microeconomics
My explanation of deadweight loss (aka. efficiency loss). Watch the bonus round to see multiple examples of dead weight loss. Please keep in mind that these clips are not designed to teach you the key concepts. These videos are a review...
Brian McLogan
How to label triangles depending on the length of their sides
π Learn all about classifying triangles. A triangle is a closed figure with three sides. A triangle can be classified based on the length of the sides or based on the measure of the angles. To classify a triangle based on the length of...
Brian McLogan
How to determine if three lengths make up a triangle
π Learn how to classify triangles. A triangle is a polygon with three sides. Triangles are classified on the basis of its angles or on the basis of its side lengths. The classification of triangles on the bases of its angles are: acute,...
Brian McLogan
Pre-Calculus - Finding the missing sides of a 45 45 90 triangle using special relationships
π Learn about the special right triangles. A special right triangle is a right triangle having angles of 30, 60, 90, or 45, 45, 90. Knowledge of the ratio of the length of sides of a special right triangle enables us to solve for any...
Brian McLogan
Given the hypotenuse of a special right triangle determine the missing values
π Learn about the special right triangles. A special right triangle is a right triangle having angles of 30, 60, 90, or 45, 45, 90. Knowledge of the ratio of the length of sides of a special right triangle enables us to solve for any...
Brian McLogan
Determine the missing lengths of a 45 45 90 triangle ex 1
π Learn about the special right triangles. A special right triangle is a right triangle having angles of 30, 60, 90, or 45, 45, 90. Knowledge of the ratio of the length of sides of a special right triangle enables us to solve for any...
Brian McLogan
Find the area of an oblique triangle - Online tutor - Free Math Videos
π Learn how to find the area and perimeter of triangles. A triangle is a shape of three sides. The area of a shape is the measure of the portion enclosed by the shape while the perimeter of a shape is the measure of the outline enclosing...