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Brian McLogan
Graph a Quadratic Fast
New ReviewIn this video I am going to focus on how to graph a quadratic fast when it is in standard form.
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HOW to Solve a Quadratic Equation | HS.A-REI.B.4
In this shorts math video we will learn how to solve a quadratic equation two ways to answer a standardized math test question. We will be presented with an equation and four answer choices. We will understand that x squared is...
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Solving equations with surds
Pupil outcome: I can solve an equation where some of the coefficients or terms are surds. Key learning points: - A surd is a value, not a variable. - Your knowledge of surds can be used alongside your knowledge of algebraic manipulation.
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Evaluating the Discriminant
In this video, we define the discriminant and see how we can use it to determine the number of solutions to a quadratic equation.
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Practice with the Discriminant
In this video, we practice using the discriminant to determine the number of solutions to a quadratic equation. Please see my second video on the topic for more practice: • Practice with the Discriminant
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Quadratic Word Problems
In this video, we examine two quadratics word problems. In the first, we do a problem involving the radius of a sprinkler in a square yard. In the second problem (2:40), we find two consecutive odd numbers that have a particular product.
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Applications of Quadratics 2
In this video, we do two quadratics word problems. The first involves two square and their areas. The second involves a right triangle with polynomial side lengths.
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Applications of Quadratics 3 - Box Problem
In this video, we use quadratics to determine the dimensions of a metal sheet that was folded up to make a box of a particular volume.
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Applications of Quadratics 4 - Revenue
In this video, we examine how to use quadratics in a situation involving revenue for an apartment complex.
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Solving Other Types of Equations 1 - Using substitution to change equations into quadratics
In this video, we use substitution to take equations and rewrite them in the form of a quadratic so that we can solve them.
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Using the Quadratic Formula
This video explains how to use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations
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Completing the Square
This video shows students how to complete the square with any leading coefficient.
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Solve Quadratics by Factoring (factoring by grouping)
In this video, we solve quadratic equations by factoring and using the zero product property. The first example has us factor a quadratic with a leading coefficient of 1, and the second video has us factor a quadratic with a leading...
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Challenge 10% of Algebra 1 Students can solve
On these problems students struggle with factoring when they are first learning how to factor
⭐ Factoring Trinomials with Bigger Numbers a=1 - • Factoring Trinomials with Bigger
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Factor Polynomials
A video entitled “Factor Polynomials” which models how to factor quadratic equations.
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Finding Solutions to Quadratic Equations
In this video lesson, students will learn how to solve quadratic equations using the factored form of the equation. The teacher explains the concept of factor pairs and emphasizes that when solving for the solutions of a quadratic, one...
Brian McLogan
Learn to eliminate the parameter with two equations
Learn how to eliminate the parameter in a parametric equation. A parametric equation is a set of equations that express a set of quantities as explicit functions of a number of independent variables, known as parameters. Eliminating the...
Brian McLogan
Graphing the reciprocal function with multiple transformations
👉 Learn how to graph the reciprocal function. A reciprocal function is a rational function whose expression of the variable is in the denominator. A reciprocal function is of the form f(x) = a / (x + h) + k, where h is the vertical...
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What are some of the characteristics of a parabola
In this video playlist I show you how to solve different math problems for Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus. The video will provide you with math help using step by step instruction. Math help tutorials is just what you need...
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Learn the basics to graphing a parabola in standard form
In this video playlist I show you how to solve different math problems for Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus. The video will provide you with math help using step by step instruction. Math help tutorials is just what you need...
Brian McLogan
What is the definition of a parabola for CONIC sections
Learn all about parabolas in conic sections. We will discover the basic definitions such as the vertex, focus, directrix, and axis of symmetry. We will also take a look a basic processes such as graphing, writing the equation and...
Brian McLogan
How do we solve quadratic equations
👉Learn how to solve quadratic functions. Quadratic equations are equations whose highest power in the variable(s) is 2. They are of the form y = ax^2 + bx + c. There are various techniques which can be applied in solving quadratic...
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What is an axis of symmetry
Definitions are very important to your understanding of why and how we use mathematical processes. Without understanding what a process or certain terms mean it is very hard to understand how or why to do something. That is why I want to...