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Word problem involving radical equations: Advanced

Demonstrates how to solve for a variable under the radical that needs to isolated first after entering the given value for the other variable in a formula.

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Finding the final amount in a word problem on compound interest

This video gives the formula for calculating compound interest and then demonstrates how to calculate the future amount after a given number of years.

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Evaluating a quadratic expression: Integers

Given a value for the variable, here a quadratic expression is then calculated with that given value put in place of the variable.

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

Demonstrations that emphasize the fact that a fraction bar acts like parentheses in that the each part of the fraction must be factored so that there is a product of factors on both top and bottomof…

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Word problem involving the Pythagorean Theorem

Application of the equation relating the three sides of a right triangle:: a^2 + b^2 = c^2 where a and b are the shorter sides that make the rigiht angle and c is the lenght of the longest side.

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Finding inputs and outputs of a two-step function that models a real-world situation: Function notation

Describes a situation that can be written as a function of the number of weeks a certain amount it saved and the resulting functional value is the amount still needed to be saved to buy something. …

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Identifying solutions to a linear equation in one variable: Two-step equations

Shows how to substitute values for the variable in a simple equation and determine what values, if any, make it equal.

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Signed fraction addition or subtraction: Advanced

A discussion starting with where a single negative sign can be in a fraction, then finding common denominators in order to add or subtract the fractions.

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Using a calculator to convert a fraction to a rounded parecentage

Simply dividing a fration - top divided by bottom, then taking the decimal value and changing it to a percent by multiplying by 100, and t hen finally rounding to the nearest tenth place of that…

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Converting a fraction to a repeating decimal: Basic

Using long division to change a proper or improper fraction to its decimal value - repeating or terminating are the only possibilities.

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Division of a decimal by a power of ten

Quick look at why and how we multiply decimals in this situation

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Multiplication of a decimal by a power of ten

How counting zeros tells you how far to move the decimal point

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Rounding decimals

Just a quick review of how to round decimal numbers.

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Decimal place value: Tenths and Hundredths

An explanation of how decimal number places work, and some examples covered.

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Writing a mixed number as an improper fraction

This simply describes the conversion of the whole number part of a mixed number into a fraction with the same denominator as the original fraction part ao they can be added together.

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