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Brian McLogan
Beware of the Ambiguous Case Trap
New ReviewIn this video we are going to cover the trap that is the ambiguous case. If you struggle with understanding 1,2 or no triangles and how to find the missing parts then this is the right video for you.
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Why Graphing Sine First Helps You Graph Cosecant
New ReviewIn this video, I'll walk you through graphing cosecant functions by first focusing on the reciprocal sine graph. We'll explore the process for y=csc(2x) by understanding its relationship to y=sin(2x), covering key elements like amplitude...
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Compare And Contrast Functions
A video entitled "Compare and Contrast Functions" that covers which features of linear functions can be compared to draw conclusions in real-world contexts.
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Analyzing an Aircraft's Bomb Release Trajectory: Projectile Motion
This content details the analysis of a bomb's projectile motion released from a diving aircraft. It explains how to determine the time the bomb remains in the air and the initial height of release by breaking down the aircraft's initial...
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Calculating Torque and Angle Between Vectors
This content provides a step-by-step solution for calculating the torque on a particle about the origin, given its position vector and an applied force vector, using unit-vector notation. It then demonstrates how to find the angle...
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Calculating Torque on a Rigid Body: Physics Problem & Solution
This video solves a physics problem that demonstrates how to calculate the net torque acting on a rigid body due to multiple applied forces. It covers the concept of torque, moment arm, and vector summation
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Factoring Special Products 2
Find all six trig ratios given a point on the terminal side of theta. In this video we work this common type of problem. We use the Pythagorean Theorem to find "r" (hypotenuse), and then use the given "x" (adjacent) and "y" (opposite) to...
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Vertex Form Word Problems (Quadratics)
Find all six trig ratios given a point on the terminal side of theta. In this video we work this common type of problem. We use the Pythagorean Theorem to find "r" (hypotenuse), and then use the given "x" (adjacent) and "y" (opposite) to...
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Practice Problems - Arc and Angle Relationships
Find all six trig ratios given a point on the terminal side of theta. In this video we work this common type of problem. We use the Pythagorean Theorem to find "r" (hypotenuse), and then use the given "x" (adjacent) and "y" (opposite) to...
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Intro to Logs and Solving Log Equations
Find all six trig ratios given a point on the terminal side of theta. In this video we work this common type of problem. We use the Pythagorean Theorem to find "r" (hypotenuse), and then use the given "x" (adjacent) and "y" (opposite) to...
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Matrix Multiplication (same dimension)
Find all six trig ratios given a point on the terminal side of theta. In this video we work this common type of problem. We use the Pythagorean Theorem to find "r" (hypotenuse), and then use the given "x" (adjacent) and "y" (opposite) to...
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Graphing Rational Functions of Differing Degrees
Find all six trig ratios given a point on the terminal side of theta. In this video we work this common type of problem. We use the Pythagorean Theorem to find "r" (hypotenuse), and then use the given "x" (adjacent) and "y" (opposite) to...
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Simplify Rational Expressions by Factoring
Find all six trig ratios given a point on the terminal side of theta. In this video we work this common type of problem. We use the Pythagorean Theorem to find "r" (hypotenuse), and then use the given "x" (adjacent) and "y" (opposite) to...
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Probability of Independent Events (Multiplication Rule)
Find all six trig ratios given a point on the terminal side of theta. In this video we work this common type of problem. We use the Pythagorean Theorem to find "r" (hypotenuse), and then use the given "x" (adjacent) and "y" (opposite) to...
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Trig Identities Practice Problems (Reciprocal, Quotient, and Pythagorean Identities)
In this video, we will practice simplifying expressions using the basic trig identities. We will work three practice problems using Reciprocal, Quotient, and Pythagorean Identities.
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Verifying Identities (Basic Trig Identities)
In this video we will VERIFY identities (see if the identity is true) using the basic trig identities - reciprocal, quotient, and Pythagorean.
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Reciprocal and Quotient Identities (Basic Trigonometric Identities)
In this video, we are going to derive basic reciprocal and quotient identities, and then we will use those identities to simplify expressions.
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Pythagorean Identities (Basic Trig Identities)
In this video, we are going to derive the Pythagorean Identities (proofs) and then we will simplify expressions using these identities. We will work through 3 practice problems.
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How to use the Law of Sines
How to use the Law of Sines to find sides and angles. In this video, we will see how to use the Law of Sines in two practice problems. We will first solve for a side length in a triangle, then we will solve for an angle.
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Partial Fractions
Find all six trig ratios given a point on the terminal side of theta. In this video we work this common type of problem. We use the Pythagorean Theorem to find "r" (hypotenuse), and then use the given "x" (adjacent) and "y" (opposite) to...
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Partial Fractions Repeated Linear Factor
Find all six trig ratios given a point on the terminal side of theta. In this video we work this common type of problem. We use the Pythagorean Theorem to find "r" (hypotenuse), and then use the given "x" (adjacent) and "y" (opposite) to...
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Point on Terminal Side of an Angle/Theta
Find all six trig ratios given a point on the terminal side of theta. In this video we work this common type of problem. We use the Pythagorean Theorem to find "r" (hypotenuse), and then use the given "x" (adjacent) and "y" (opposite) to...
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Solve Equations Graphically
In this video we explore how to solve equations graphically. We solve one linear equation, one quadratic equation, and two trigonometric equations.
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How to graph y=sec(x) and y=csc(x) (with asymptotes, domain and range)
How do you graph secant and cosecant? And, how do these graphs compare to the graphs of sin(x) and cos(x)? In this video, we answer these questions by deriving the graphs for secant and cosecant, and then identifying the domain, range,...