Instructional Video7:34
Khan Academy

Quadratic Formula (Proof)

7th - 11th
This exciting video removes all of the mystery from the quadratic formula. By watching it, learners gain a deeper understanding of the formula and the process of completing the square. Sal shows step-by-step proof of how to get to the...
Instructional Video11:28
Khan Academy

Identifying a Hyperbola From an Equation, Conic Sections, Algebra II

10th - 12th
In this video, Sal shows again how to write an equation of a conic section in standard form and identify the conic section it represents. This time, his example is of a hyperbola (not centered at the origin), which he also graphs.
Instructional Video9:11
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Khan Academy

Identifying an Ellipse From Equation, Conic Sections, Algebra II

10th - 12th
After watching this video, you should be able to write an equation for a conic section in standard form and identify the conic section from its equation. In an example problem, Sal reviews how to complete the square and graph an ellipse...
Instructional Video11:34
Khan Academy

Identifying Circles and Parabolas from Equations, Conic Sections, Algebra II

10th - 12th
This is the last of three well-done videos on identifying and graphing conic sections from an equation. Here, Sal shows how to graph a circle not centered at the origin and a parabola that opens downward.
Instructional Video11:28
Khan Academy

Identifying a Hyperbola from an Equation, Conic Sections, Algebra II

10th - 12th
In this video, Sal shows again how to write an equation of a conic section in standard form and identify the conic section it represents. This time, his example is of a hyperbola (not centered at the origin), which he also graphs.
Instructional Video9:11
Khan Academy

Identifying an Ellipse from Equation, Conic Sections, Algebra II

10th - 12th
After watching this video, you should be able to write an equation of a conic section in standard form and identify the conic section from its equation. In an example problem, Sal reviews how to complete the square and graph an ellipse...
Instructional Video11:34
Khan Academy

Identifying Circles and Parabolas from Equations, Conic Sections, Algebra II

10th - 12th
This is the last of three well-done videos on identifying and graphing conic sections from an equation. Here, Sal graphs a circle that is not centered at the origin and a parabola that opens downward.
Instructional Video14:06
Khan Academy

Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square, Algebra II

8th - 11th
"The neat thing about completing the square is that it will always work," Sal explains, "no matter how crazy the problem is." This video provides a basic overview of how to complete the square and provides a good background for both...
Instructional Video3:08
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Completing the Square

7th - 9th
The instructor discusses how to solve a quadratic equation by completing the square. The verbal explanation is fairly complete, but the writing of the steps is rather vague.