Instructional Video7:33
Brian McLogan

Graphing a quadratic function in standard form

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn how to graph quadratics in standard form. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 2. To graph a quadratic equation, we make use of a table of values and the fact that the graph of a...
Instructional Video6:08
Brian McLogan

Graphing a quadratic function in standard form

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn how to graph quadratics in standard form. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 2. To graph a quadratic equation, we make use of a table of values and the fact that the graph of a...
Instructional Video3:18
Brian McLogan

Write the equation of the parabola for conic sections given vertex and focus (mistake)

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given the vertex and the focus. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola can open up or down (if x is squared) or open left or right (if y is squared). Recall...
Instructional Video2:58
Brian McLogan

Graph and write the equation of the parabola given the focus and directrix

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given the focus and the directrix. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola can open up or down (if x is squared) or open left or right (if y is squared)....
Instructional Video8:57
Brian McLogan

Graphing a quadratic function in standard form

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn how to graph quadratics in standard form. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 2. To graph a quadratic equation, we make use of a table of values and the fact that the graph of a...
Instructional Video3:59
Brian McLogan

Writing the equation of a parabola given focus and directrix

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given the focus and the directrix. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola can open up or down (if x is squared) or open left or right (if y is squared)....
Instructional Video4:35
Brian McLogan

Summary for graphing an ellipse for conic sections

12th - Higher Ed
Learn all about ellipses for conic sections. We will discuss all the essential definitions such as center, foci, vertices, co-vertices, major axis and minor axis. We will also discuss the essential processes such as how to graph and...
Instructional Video4:01
Brian McLogan

How do we know when we have a reflection for an exponential function

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn all about graphing exponential functions. An exponential function is a function whose value increases rapidly. To graph an exponential function, it is usually useful to first graph the parent function (without transformations)....
Instructional Video4:07
Brian McLogan

How to write the equation of the parabola given the vertex and vertical directrix

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given the vertex and the directrix. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola can open up or down (if x is squared) or open left or right (if y is squared)....
Instructional Video9:10
Brian McLogan

Learning how to graph and determine characteristics of a quadratic using vertex formula

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn how to graph quadratics in standard form. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 2. To graph a quadratic equation, we make use of a table of values and the fact that the graph of a...
Instructional Video3:34
Brian McLogan

How to find the equation of a parabola in conic sections given vertex and directrix

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given the vertex and the directrix. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola can open up or down (if x is squared) or open left or right (if y is squared)....
Instructional Video2:47
Brian McLogan

How to graph a quadratic in vertex form

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn the basics to understanding graphing quadratics. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 2. To graph a quadratic equation, we make use of a table of values and the fact that the graph of a...
Instructional Video5:06
Brian McLogan

Find the vertex of a parabola using the formula

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn about the parts of a parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A regular palabola is the parabola that is facing either up or down while an irregular parabola faces left or right. A quadratic...
Instructional Video3:57
Brian McLogan

Write the equation of a Parabola in standard form given the focus and directrix

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given the focus and the directrix. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola can open up or down (if x is squared) or open left or right (if y is squared)....
Instructional Video8:48
Brian McLogan

Converting a parabola to vertex form and then finding the focus and directrix

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to graph a horizontal parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola is said to be horizontal if it opens to the left or opens to the right. A horizontal parabola results from a quadratic...
Instructional Video5:03
Brian McLogan

Writing the equation of a parabola given the focus and directrix

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given the focus and the directrix. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola can open up or down (if x is squared) or open left or right (if y is squared)....
Instructional Video4:44
Brian McLogan

Learn to graph a parabola by completing the square and determine the focus & directrix

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to graph a parabola in when it is given in general form. To graph a parabola in conic sections we will need to convert the equation from general form to standard form by completing the square. Once it is in standard form we can...
Instructional Video6:26
Brian McLogan

Learn to graph a horizontal parabola

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to graph a horizontal parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola is said to be horizontal if it opens to the left or opens to the right. A horizontal parabola results from a quadratic...
Instructional Video4:56
Brian McLogan

How to identify vertex, focus and directrix for a parabola conic sections

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to graph a vertical parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola is said to be vertical if it opens up or opens down. A vertical parabola results from a quadratic equation in which the x...
Instructional Video3:20
Brian McLogan

Graph the equation of a parabola and determine the focus and directrix

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to graph a vertical parabola. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola is said to be vertical if it opens up or opens down. A vertical parabola results from a quadratic equation in which the x...
Instructional Video3:50
Brian McLogan

Find the standard form of an elipse given the graph

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to write the equation of an ellipse from its properties. The equation of an ellipse comprises of three major properties of the ellipse: the major radius (a), the minor radius (b) and the center (h, k). The ellipse is vertical...
Instructional Video6:43
Brian McLogan

Graphing a quadratic function in standard form

12th - Higher Ed
👉 Learn how to graph quadratics in standard form. A quadratic equation is an equation whose highest exponent in the variable(s) is 2. To graph a quadratic equation, we make use of a table of values and the fact that the graph of a...
Instructional Video5:20
Brian McLogan

Learn two different ways to find the vertex and axis of symmetry

12th - Higher Ed
👉 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...
Instructional Video6:12
Brian McLogan

Learn how to write the standard form of a parabola given the focus and directrix

12th - Higher Ed
Learn how to write the equation of a parabola given the focus and the directrix. A parabola is the shape of the graph of a quadratic equation. A parabola can open up or down (if x is squared) or open left or right (if y is squared)....