Brian McLogan
Label the vertex of a parabola with b
👉 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
Learn how to factor out a number from a binomial
👉 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...
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How to Factor Polynomials Completely
In this math video we will discover how to factor polynomials completely and understand how to check to determine if a polynomial is completely factored. We will first determine if the terms of the polynomial have a GCF in common. If so,...
Brian McLogan
How to factor the GCF from a trinomial
👉 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
Given a perfect square trinomial to fourth power learn how to factor a binomial squared
👉 Learn how to factor perfect square trinomials when there is more than one variable or raised to a higher power. A polynomial is an expression of the form ax^n + bx^(n-1) + . . . + k, where a, b, and k are constants and the exponents...
Brian McLogan
Step by step simplifying a complex fraction
Step by step simplifying a complex fraction
Brian McLogan
How to simplify a rational expression and write the excluded values
How to simplify a rational expression and write the excluded values
Brian McLogan
Learn to simplify a rational expression by dividing factors
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...
Brian McLogan
Master Solving trigonometric equations using factoring
Master Solving trigonometric equations using factoring
Brian McLogan
Learning to Find the Zeros and Multiplicity of a Polynomial in Factored Form
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a factored 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...
Brian McLogan
Identify the vertex in vertex form with b
👉 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
Use real zeros to write the equation of the polynomial
Use real zeros to write the equation of the polynomial
Brian McLogan
What does it mean to simplify a rational expression
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...
Brian McLogan
Zeros Multiplicity and End Behavior
👉 Learn how to find all the zeros of a factored 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...
Brian McLogan
Use factoring to help us determine the LCD when subtracting two rational expressions
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
Learn how to factor a polynomial using the grouping technique
Learn how to factor polynomials by grouping. 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...
Curated Video
Finding Zeros and Extreme Values using Factored and Vertex Forms of Quadratic Functions
In this lesson, students will learn how to track a rocket using equations. They will explore finding zeros and extreme values in a rocket problem by using the factored and vertex forms of quadratic functions. Through examples and...
Brian McLogan
How do we find multiplicity and use it to graph a polynomial
👉 Learn how to use the tools needed to graph a Polynomial function in standard form. The tools we will use to help us graph are end behavior, finding the zeros by factoring synthetic division as well as identify the multiplicity of each...
Brian McLogan
Finding the Zeros of a Polynomial to the Fourth Power 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
Factor To Solve a Polynomial by Raising the Power of the Factors to Determine Zeros
👉 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
Learn how to divide radical expression by multiplying the conjugate
👉 Learn how to divide rational expressions having square root binomials. To divide a rational expression having a binomial denominator with a square root radical in one of the terms of the denominator, we multiply both the numerator and...
Brian McLogan
Learn to find all of the asymptotes of a rational 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
Complete the square by factoring out a two to label the vertex
👉 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...