Brian McLogan
Subtracting two rational expressions by converting them to an addition problem
Learn how to add/subtract rational expressions with trinomials in the denominator. When adding or subtracting two or more rational expressions with common denominators, we add or subtract only the numerator while we keep the denominator...
Brian McLogan
Simplifying a rational expression by factoring out the numerator
Learn how to simplify rational expressions. A rational expression is an expression in the form of a fraction where the numerator and/or the denominator are/is an algebraic expression. To simplify a rational expression, we factor...
Curated Video
Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient Other than 1
This video is a math lesson on factoring trinomials with a leading coefficient other than 1. The teacher explains six steps to follow, including finding the product of a and c and determining factors that add up to b. The steps are...
Brian McLogan
Simplifying a trigonometric expression by factoring
👉 Learn how to simplify identities by factoring. Just like in normal algebraic expressions, trigonometric identities can be simplified by factoring out the GCFs from the terms of the identities, then common trigonometric identities like...
Brian McLogan
Complete the square to find the vertex and axis of symmetry
👉 Learn how to identify the vertex of a parabola by completing the square. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A quadratic equation can be written in the standard form (i.e. in the form y = ax^2 + bx + c) or it...
Brian McLogan
Multiple examples on how to graph the reciprocal function
Multiple examples on how to graph the reciprocal function
Brian McLogan
Factor 6 Trig Expressions Under 8mins
Factoring can be tough and factoring trigonometric expressions can seem impossible. However by using a little substitution we can make these problems finally make some sense.
Brian McLogan
How to find the roots of a polynomials by factoring
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial. 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 of a polynomial are the values...
Brian McLogan
How to Find the Remaining Factors When Given One Factor
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial given one rational zero. 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 of a...
Brian McLogan
How to Find Remaining Factors When Given One Factor, Synthetic Division
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial given one rational zero. 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 of a...
Brian McLogan
Find the zeros and multiplicity by factoring to a higher power
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial. 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 of a polynomial are the values...
Brian McLogan
Find the GCF of two monomials
👉 Learn how to factor polynomials by GCF. 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. To factor an algebraic expression means to break it...
Brian McLogan
Master - How to find the zeros of a polynomial function by factoring and determine multiplicity
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial. 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 of a polynomial are the values...
Brian McLogan
Write the equation of the absolute value function given transformations
Write the equation of the absolute value function given transformations
Brian McLogan
Multiplying rational expressions
Learn how to multiply rational expressions. A rational expression is an expression in the form of a fraction where the numerator and/or the denominator are/is an algebraic expression. To multiply two rational expressions, we use the...
Curated Video
Factoring a Trinomial Using a Table
In this video lesson, I will model how to factor a trinomial using a table. The table serves as a graphic organizer for students to organize their thinking while identifying the binomial factors of a trinomial. This method also provides...
Brian McLogan
How to factor a polynomial to the 5th power to find the zeros and multiplicity
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial. 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 of a polynomial are the values...
Brian McLogan
Factor an expression by Grouping - Help me factor - Help me with my math
Learn how to factor expressions of two variables by grouping. To factor an algebraic expression means to break it up into expressions that can be multiplied together to get the original expression. When a given expression can be grouped...
Brian McLogan
Simplify the rational expression and determine the excluded values
Simplify the rational expression and determine the excluded values
Brian McLogan
Dividing rational expressions with lots of factoring
Dividing rational expressions with lots of factoring
Brian McLogan
When given complex zeros how to write the polynomial
👉 Learn how to write the equation of a polynomial when given complex zeros. Recall that 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...
Brian McLogan
Using prime factorization to factor out the GCF
👉 Learn how to factor polynomials by GCF. 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. To factor an algebraic expression means to break it...
Brian McLogan
Simplify a rational expression by factoring a trinomial
Learn how to simplify rational expressions. A rational expression is an expression in the form of a fraction where the numerator and/or the denominator are/is an algebraic expression. To simplify a rational expression, we factor...