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Using Exponent Rules, Part 1

Shows how to convert factors with negative exponents into ones with positive exponents and then how to apply the product and quotient rules to combine the exponents of factors with the same base.

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Multiplying Rational Expressions

A demonstration of how to multiply fractions of algebraic expressions.

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Interpreting Slope-Intercept Form

Explains what slope and y-intercept mean in the context of a real-world example.

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Applying Steps for Problem Solving - Part 1

Explains a set of instructions about how to solve word problems in general, then applies that strategy to a particular example concerning related numbers.

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Using the Midpoint Formula

Explains why the midpoint formula works, and then uses it to find the halfway point between two given points.

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Using Properties of Logarithms to Evaluate Log Expressions

Explains the simpler properties of logs and then demonstrates their use with a few examples.

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Solving Logarithmic Equations

Gives a couple of examples that show how to solve logarithmic equations.

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Solving by Completing the Square - Part 2

A second demonstration of how to solve a quadratic equation using the "complete the square" process.

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Solving a Formula for a Specified Variable, Part 2 (DBX)

This video makes it easier to use formulas if you are repeatedly looking for the value of a particular variable.

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Recognizing Identities and Equations with No Solution

Special types of linear equations whose answers are different.

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Finding Minimum and Maximum Values

Demonstrates the quickest way to find a minimum or maximum value for a quadratic function.

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Evaluating Logarithmic Expressions

Demonstrates how to figure out the value of a logarithmic expression.

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Converting from Exponential Notation to Logarithmic Notation

Explains and demonstrates converting from exponentials to logs.

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Adding or Subtracting Rational Expressions with a Common Denominator

Demonstrates how to add or subtract fractions composed of algebraic expressions where the denominators are identical.

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Adding or Subtracting Rational Expressions with Unlike Denominators - Part 2

Another example that demonstrates how to add or subtract two fractions composed of algebraic expressions.

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Adding or Subtracting Rational Expressions with Unlike Denominators - Part 1

Demonstrates a couple of simpler examples of adding two fractions composed of algebraic expressions.

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