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SAT Prep: Test 2 Section 6 Part 1
Using The Official SAT Study Guide, Sal begins another review session of eighteen problems, six of which are addressed in this video. The problems involve variables in linear equations, angles and parallel lines, and ratios. One problem...
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Solving Proportions
Duane demonstrates how to look at the relationship between the ratios to find the value of a variable to make equal proportions. He demonstrates a vertical, horizontal and a cross multiplying relationship of the ratios.
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How Do You Find Missing Angles in a Triangle With Variables?
Are you working on finding the missing angles of triangles in your class? Consider this video. An instructor uses the triangle sum theorem to create an equation that helps her find the missing angles. She explains each step and writes...
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How Do You Find a Value for x that Makes Two Lines Parallel?
So you have a transversal line intersecting two parallel lines and you are looking for a value that would make two corresponding angles congruent. You have all the information needed to write an equation to find the value. So write that...
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How Do You Find the Degree of a Monomial?
Watch this tutorial and you'll be able to find the degree of a monomial. What is a degree? Don't worry, clear definitions and explanations will provide you with everything needed to solve expressions involving degrees.
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What's the Power of a Power Rule?
Follow along and learn a slick trick to help you solve problems involving an exponent raised to another exponent. You'll use the power of a power rule and simplification to solve the problem. This is a clear tutorial that does a good job...
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What's a Solution Set?
A solution set is the set of ordered pairs that are the solutions to a two variable problem. Not sure what all that means? Watch this video and the teacher will explain it clearly.
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How Do You Reduce Common Factors in a Rational Expression?
Multiply the given algebraic fractions. But first, reduce, reduce, reduce! It is a good rule of thumb to reduce as much as possible before multiplying. So how do you reduce rational expressions? Put the like terms together and cancel the...
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How Do You Solve an Equation with No Solution?
This equation has variables on both sides. No problem, right? Follow the steps necessary to solve this problem. Wait! Something is not right. The left side of the equation does not equal the right side of the equation. How can that be?...
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What Are Numerical and Algebraic Expressions?
Numerical expressions contain numbers and mathematical operations. In addition to numerical expressions, algebraic expressions contain not only numbers but also variable(s). Watch this video as the instructor illustrates several examples...
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What are Like Terms?
Combine those like terms! What does that mean? How do I do that? Find terms with the same variable and find terms with the same powers and combine their coefficients.
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Algebra: Introduction to Algebra
That old math tutor from is back and he is here to introduce the concept of algebra. This clip is actually quite clear and informative. Variables, constants, and algebra are defined along side solid examples. This clip would be good for...
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How Do You Find Missing Angles in a Triangle With Variables?
Are you working on finding the missing angles in triangles in your class? Consider this video. An instructor uses the triangle sum theorem to create an equation that helps her find the missing angles. She explains each step and writes...
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How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using the Elimination by Subtraction Method?
Use word problems to teach systems of equations! The instructor in this video demonstrates how to solve a word problem using a system of equations and the elimination by subtraction method. She goes through each step, carefully...
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How Do You Subtract Polynomials Vertically?
Subtract polynomials? Huh? First off find the additive inverse of the number you are subtracting. Next rewrite the polynomials one on top of the other. Make sure to line up the like terms and then write in placeholders. Now add the terms...
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How Do You Find a Value for x that Makes Two Lines Parallel?
So you have a transversal line intersecting two parallel lines and you are looking for a value that would make two corresponding angles congruent. You have all the information needed to write an equation to find the value. So write that...
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How Do You Add Polynomials Vertically?
The instructor demonstrates how to line up two polynomials vertically to add them together. She emphasizes lining up the terms with the same powers. She also identifies some places where there is no term and shows how to write a...
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How Do You Write an Equation of a Line in Point-Slope Form and Standard Form If You Have Two Points?
There are a lot of steps in this problem. But just like walking up a flight of stairs, you should take one step at a time, so too in the solving of this problem. The instructor explains each step and what to do to move to the next one.
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What are Like Terms?
Combine those like terms! What does that mean? How do I do that? Find terms with the same variable and find terms with the same powers and combine their coefficients.
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How Do You Solve and Graph Inequalities from a Word Problem?
Are you befuddled after reading this word problem? Not only is it a word problem but there are two variables, and not only does it have two variables, but it is an inequality. Don't pull your hair out! Take a deep breath and watch this...
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How Do You Find the Intersection of Percent Data by Using a Venn Diagram?
When you first read this word problem it seems pretty daunting. The instructor explains how to identify the variables, how to convert percentage to whole numbers, and how to set up the problem and solve it. She uses a Venn diagram as a...
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What's a Mixed Expression?
The instructor defines the meaning of a mixed expression and writes an example. She identifies each part, the monomial, and the algebraic expression.
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How Do You Simplify a Polynomial Over a Polynomial Using Opposite Binomial Factors?
The teacher explains the many steps in simplifying a rational expression using opposite binomial factors. At first it seems complicated but if you follow along and watch out for your negative numbers you can learn how to simplify this...
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How Do You Add Polynomials?
So you want to learn how to add polynomials? Here are the steps: Rewrite by removing the parentheses, identify the like terms, group like terms together, combine the like terms, and finally rewrite the simplified expression.