Brian McLogan
Explaining the rules of logarithms with examples
👉 Learn all about the properties of logarithms. The logarithm of a number say a to the base of another number say b is a number say n which when raised as a power of b gives a. (i.e. log [base b] (a) = n means that b^n = a). The...
Brian McLogan
How to find the inverse of a linear equation domain and range
👉 Learn how to find the inverse of a linear function. A linear function is a function whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 1. The inverse of a function is a function that reverses the "effect" of the original function. One...
Brian McLogan
Master How to determine the area of an oblique triangle
Master How to determine the area of an oblique triangle
Brian McLogan
Learn how to solve a multi step equation by using inverse operations
👉 Learn how to solve literal equations involving formulas. A literal equation is an equation where the unknown values are represented by variables. To solve a literal equation means to make one of the variables the subject of the...
Brian McLogan
Dividing two functions to determine the domain
👉 Learn how to divide two functions. We will explore the division of linear, quadratic, rational, and radical functions. To divide two functions, we simply algebraically divide the rules (contents) of the two functions. We will then...
Brian McLogan
Dividing two functions so that we can determine the domain
👉 Learn how to divide two functions. We will explore the division of linear, quadratic, rational, and radical functions. To divide two functions, we simply algebraically divide the rules (contents) of the two functions. We will then...
Brian McLogan
How to write a polynomial in standard form
👉 Learn how to determine the end behavior of the graph of a polynomial function. To do this we will first need to make sure we have the polynomial in standard form with descending powers. We will then identify the leading terms so that...
Brian McLogan
Master Solving Exponential equations without using a calculator
Master Solving Exponential equations without using a calculator
Brian McLogan
Evaluating a Logarithm Without a Calculator
👉 Learn how to evaluate logarithms with radicals. Recall that the logarithm of a number says a to the base of another number say b is a number say n which when raised as a power of b gives a. (i.e. log [base b] (a) = n means that b^n =...
Brian McLogan
Multiplying two functions to determine the domain
👉 Learn how to multiply two functions. We will explore the multiplication of linear, quadratic, rational, and radical functions. To multiply two functions, we simply algebraically multiply the rules (contents) of the two functions. We...
Brian McLogan
How do you solve an equation with exponents on both sides
👉 Learn how to solve exponential equations. An exponential equation is an equation in which a variable occurs as an exponent. To solve an exponential equation, we isolate the exponential part of the equation. Then we take the log of both...
Brian McLogan
Evaluate trig functions without using a calculator using cofunction identities
👉 Learn how to evaluate trigonometric functions using trigonometric identities. Trigonometric identities are equalities that involve trigonometric functions. We will focus on the cofunction identities and even-odd identities. The...
Brian McLogan
Finding the vertical and horizontal asymptote of a function
👉 Learn how to find the vertical/horizontal asymptotes of a function. An asymptote is a line that the graph of a function approaches but never touches. The vertical asymptote is a vertical line that the graph of a function approaches but...
Brian McLogan
How to find the inverse of a squared function
👉 Learn how to find the inverse of a quadratic function. A quadratic function is a function whose highest exponent in the variable(s) of the function is 2. The inverse of a function is a function that reverses the "effect" of the...
Brian McLogan
Are You ready for your Semester Exam?
In this video I give you three tips to help you with your semester exam. Eventhough I teach high school math, these tips can be applied to any class you are taking where there is an exam.
Brian McLogan
Simplify 20 Basic Trigonometric Identities | Analytic Trigonometry | Skills Practice Worksheet
Simplify 20 Basic Trigonometric Identities | Analytic Trigonometry | Skills Practice Worksheet
Brian McLogan
Multiplying two functions and then determining the domain
👉 Learn how to multiply two functions. We will explore the multiplication of linear, quadratic, rational, and radical functions. To multiply two functions, we simply algebraically multiply the rules (contents) of the two functions. We...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to find the domain for the quotient of two functions
👉 Learn how to divide two functions. We will explore the division of linear, quadratic, rational, and radical functions. To divide two functions, we simply algebraically divide the rules (contents) of the two functions. We will then...
Brian McLogan
How to determine the domain from quotient of two functions
👉 Learn how to divide two functions. We will explore the division of linear, quadratic, rational, and radical functions. To divide two functions, we simply algebraically divide the rules (contents) of the two functions. We will then...
Brian McLogan
How to determine the inverse of a rational function
👉 Learn how to find the inverse of a rational function. A rational function is a function that has an expression in the numerator and the denominator of the function. The inverse of a function is a function that reverses the "effect" of...
Brian McLogan
Finding the amplitude and period for a given graph
👉 Learn how to graph a sine function. To graph a sine function, we first determine the amplitude (the maximum point on the graph), the period (the distance/time for a complete oscillation), the phase shift (the horizontal shift from the...
Brian McLogan
Using an equation to model part and whole of an angle - Free Math Videos - Online Tutor
👉 Learn how to find the value of an unknown variable in the expressions representing the values of angles given the relationship between the angles. When given expressions representing the values of angles and the relationship between...
Brian McLogan
Tutorial for evaluating a piecewise function given three different values
👉 Learn how to evaluate a piecewise function. A piecewise function is a function which uses different rules for different intervals. When evaluating a piecewise function, pay attention to the constraints of each function as you can only...
Brian McLogan
Finding the value of C for a perfect square
👉 Learn how to find the value c that completes the square in a quadratic expression. A quadratic expression is an expression whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 2. It is of the form ax^2 + bx + c where a, b, and c are constants....