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Introduction to solving an equation with variables on the same side

A short and simple demo about adding like variable terns that are together on one side of the equals sign in an equation.

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Finding the x-intercepts, the y-intercept, and the vertex of a parabola

This demonstrates how to find these values for a quadratic equation of the form y = ax^2 + bx + c.

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Solving a radical equation that simplifies to a quadratic equation: One radical, basic

This radical equation when sqaured to eliminate the sqaure root creates a quadratic equation that can then be solved by factoring.

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Simplifying a quotient involving a sum or difference with a square root

This demonstrates creating a multiplication in the numerator of a rational expression that will allow the expression to be reduced by dividing like factors to simply one

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Solving for a variable in terms of other variables in a ratioinal equation: Problem type 3

This one demonstrates how to eliminate the rational parts of the equation as usual, then gather the terms with the chosen variable on one side of the equal sign so that it can be factored to one…

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Complex fractions: GCF factoring

Demonstrates how to reduce a complex fraction when the technique of factoring a greatest common factor (GCF) is needed.

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Factoring a product of a quadratic trinomial and a monomial

A two step process is shown here. First, as always, look for a greatest common factor (GCF) and remove it from all terms. Then second, the resulting quadratic expresssion can then be factored into…

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Finding the roots of a quadratic equation needing simplification

This demonstrates how some quadratic equations need to be simplified and put in standard form before the quadratic expression can be factored so the factors can be set to zero and solved.

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Finding the roots of a quadratic equation with leading coefficiant 1

This applies the factoring methods learned previously to solving a quadratic equation in standard form, that is with all th eterms on the left of the equals sign and 0 on the right

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Factoring a polynomial involving s GCF and a difference of squares: Univariate

A two-step process involving first removing the greatest common factor from both terms, then factoring the resulting difference of squares.

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Factoring a perfect square trinomial with leading coefficient 1

One of the simpler factoring techniques if you know what you are looking for.

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Factoring out a binomial from a polynomial: GCF factoring, basic

Demonstrates how to remove a common factor that not just a single number or variable, but a binomial i. e. a two-term expression.

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Factoring out a monomiail from a polynomial: Multivariate

Demonstrates how factor a greatest common factor (GCF) from a polynomial.

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Factoring a linear binomial

Shows how to factor the greatest common factor from a simple linear binomial

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