Khan Academy
Equations of Sequence Patterns, Sequences, Series and Induction, Precalculus
This video shows an example of writing an algebraic equation for the pattern of blocks that grows at each iteration. Sal shows how to find the pattern by looking at the number of iterations and blocks. He then continues this example by...
Curated OER
How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using an Exponential Function?
In six days Tina gets exponentially better at the number of times she can jump rope. Let's create an equation and see how many times Tina can jump rope on the sixth day. First identify the variables. Next make a table, then plug in the...
National Education Association
Simplify Expressions by Factoring
Got that factoring thing down? Time to apply it! A helpful video explains the process of simplifying a rational expression, showing pupils how to factor a majority of expressions using special patterns. Here is a great way to begin...
Virtual Nerd
Virtual Nerd: How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using an Exponential Function?
This tutorial shows you how to use a word problem to create a table and identify a pattern. Watch how to create an exponential function from the data and solve the function to get your answer. [7:55]
Study Pug
Study Pug: Applications of Linear Relationships
Linear relationships can help us illustrate real-life relationships such as breakeven points, cost of goods sold to profits, sales to profit, and many more. This video walks you through word problems on linear relationships. [0:41]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Ccmp8 Part 1 Using Repeated Reasoning
Students are taught to look for patterns in solving mathematical problems. Starting in the lower grades, they learn that math problems can be decomposed and recomposed without its value changing (the distributive property). In these...