Algebra

Math Introduction to Factoring a Perfect Square Trinomial

Math Introduction to Factoring a Perfect Square Trinomial 150 150 Deborah

Overview: A perfect square trinomial is the square of a binomial.  It follows a pattern when it is factored, so that the first and last terms are perfect squares of…

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Math Review of Finding Common Factors of Polynomials

Math Review of Finding Common Factors of Polynomials 150 150 Deborah

Overview: The process of finding common factors for polynomials is similar to the process of finding common factors for real numbers. Both can be written as prime factors.  The greatest…

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Math Review of Rational Exponents

Math Review of Rational Exponents 150 150 Deborah

  Overview Rational exponents are an extension of the rules of exponents. They can be solved by applying those rules and often take more than one step. What Is an…

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Math Review of the Hyperbola

Math Review of the Hyperbola 150 150 Deborah

Overview: A hyperbola is a conic section that is formed when a plane intersects a double cone, so that it forms two identical curves that go in opposite directions.  It…

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Math Review of the Parabola

Math Review of the Parabola 150 150 Deborah

Overview: A parabola is a conic section that forms an open curve.  Graphs of quadratic functions have the shape of a parabola. What Is A Parabola? A parabola is the…

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Math Review of Motion Problems

Math Review of Motion Problems 150 150 Deborah

Overview: Motion problems are special types of rational expressions that are based on the relationship between distance, rate, and time (d=rt).  In order to solve them, it is important to…

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Math Review of Work Problems

Math Review of Work Problems 150 150 Deborah

Overview: Work problems are types of problems that deal with people or machines that work at different rates of speed.  Many of them use a formula that is similar to…

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Math Review of the Circle

Math Review of the Circle 150 150 Deborah

Overview: The circle is the conic section that is formed when a plane is perpendicular to the axis of a cone, so the circle cuts through it evenly.  It is one…

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Math Review of Combining Like Terms

Math Review of Combining Like Terms 150 150 Deborah

Overview: One of the first steps in solving an equation is to combine like terms.  Terms can be combined when they have the same variables and they have the same…

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Math Introduction to Solving Radical Equations

Math Introduction to Solving Radical Equations 150 150 Deborah

Overview: A radical equation is an equation that contains a radical that includes a variable.  It is possible to solve many radical equations in two steps.  However, it is important…

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