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Trig Ratios SOH CAH TOA - 20:58

Trigonometry & Geometry Papapodcasts - January 30, 2009 21:13 - Video ★★★★ - 11 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: ONLY for RIGHT ANGLED TRIANGLES SOH-CAH-TOA SOH - sinA=opp/hyp CAH - cosA=adj/hyp TOA - tanA=opp/adj Longest side of right angled triangles is called the HYPOTENUSE. Always found on the opposite side of the right angle of the triangle. To find the angle use the inverse of th...

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Angle Relationships - 20:58

Trigonometry & Geometry Papapodcasts - January 30, 2009 20:11 - Video ★★★★ - 11 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: Complementary Angles = 90 Supplementary Angles = 180 Opposite Angles = one another Parallel Lines with a Transverse through it: Corresponding Angles = one another (F-Shape) Co-Interior Angles add up to 180

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Factoring Ep.1: Guideline to Factoring - 6:34

Math PapaPodcasts - January 29, 2009 15:13 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: First step to factoring, is to find a common factor. After that, regardless of whether there is a common factor or not is to count the number of terms. Based on that will determine how to Factor

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Polynomials Ep. 8: Special Products (a+b)2 - 6:13

Math PapaPodcasts - January 28, 2009 05:08 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS:(a+b)^2 = a^2+2ab+b^2 - square your a value - first term of your Perfect Square Trinomial - square your b value - third term of your Perfect Square Trinomial - multiply your a and b value together and then multiply that value by 2 to get your middle term of your trinomial

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Polynomials Ep. 7 - Multiplying Binomials

Math PapaPodcasts - January 28, 2009 05:07 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: F.O.I.L Method - First - Outer - Inner - Last Multiplying binomials form trinomials


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Parabolas Ep. 7 - Introduction of the (0,k) Vertex Form - 22:38

Math PapaPodcasts - January 27, 2009 23:07 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: In this video we see how Quadratic Function written in the form of: y=ax^2+k - will lead us to a vertex of (0,k)

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Parabolas Ep. 6 - Using the 1,3,5-Pattern for Graphing - 11:30

Math PapaPodcasts - January 27, 2009 23:06 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: In this video we look at the 1,3,5-Pattern for graphing quadratic function (parabolas). These videos are intended for the viewer to steer away from using Table of Values and to use the Vertex form along with the 1,3,5-Pattern. How did we come up with the 1,3,5-Pattern? Look clos...

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Parabolas Ep. 2 - The Quadratic Function - 4:16

Math PapaPodcasts - January 27, 2009 23:01 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: The following video looks at the various ways that quadratic functions can be written. Be on the lookout for such equations, because if you ever come across them you'll know they form a parabola.

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Parabolas Ep. 11 - Steps to Completing the Square - 13:32

Math PapaPodcasts - January 26, 2009 23:11 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: Completing the Square involves converting a quadratic function from STANDARD FORM into a VERTEX FORM. Steps: 1. Group the x's together and keep the constant (c-value) off to the side. 2. Factor the a-value from x^2 and x (IF we have an a-value) 3. Divide the x-value by 2 and the...

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Parabolas Episode 10: Completing the Square - 24:40

Math PapaPodcasts - January 26, 2009 23:10 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: Completing the Square involves converting a quadratic function from STANDARD FORM into a VERTEX FORM. Steps: 1. Group the x's together and keep the constant (c-value) off to the side. 2. Factor the a-value from x^2 and x (IF we have an a-value) 3. Divide the x-value by 2 and the...

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Parabolas Episode 8 - Introduction of the (h,0) Vertex Form - 21:02

Math PapaPodcasts - January 26, 2009 23:08 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: This video looks at Quadratic Function written in the form: y=a(x-h)^2 - where the vertex is (h,0) **NOTE: When writing the x-value of the vertex, take the opposite sign of what's within the brackets. (i.e. y=2(x+3)^2 would give us a vertex of (-3,0)


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Parabolas Ep. 3 - Looking at the Differences in Simple Quadratic Expressions - 39:34

Math PapaPodcasts - January 26, 2009 23:04 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: The following podcasts investigates table of values for quadratic functions. Understanding that difference we can graph other quadratic functions without the need to complete a table of values.

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Parabolas Episode 1 - Who Cares About Parabolas - 2:34

Math PapaPodcasts - January 26, 2009 22:59 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
This short video just looks at how parabolas are everywhere.

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Factoring Ep.5: Factor Quadratics (Trinomials), a not = 1 - 10:16

Math PapaPodcasts - January 26, 2009 15:17 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: Notice that your trinomial is a quadratic function, where the value of a is NOT equal to 1. Use the sum-product rule i.) find 2 numbers that multiply to your "a" and "c" value, that ALSO ADD up to your "b" value. ii.) expand your middle term iii.) factor by grouping iv.) answer ...


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Polynomials Ep. 6 - Dividing Monomials - 3:26

Math PapaPodcasts - January 26, 2009 05:06 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: same rules apply like when multiplying monomials, except that we are dividing. Also remember the exponent rule, when powers have the same base, subtract the exponents.

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Polynomials Ep. 5 - Multiplying Monomials - 5:30

Math PapaPodcasts - January 26, 2009 05:05 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: When multiplying monomials, multiply: - numbers with numbers - same letters with same letters **NOTE: When multiplying the letters with one another keep in mind the exponent rule for multiplying powers with the same base (ADD the exponents)

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Polynomials Ep. 4 - Subtracting Polynomials - 5:32

Math PapaPodcasts - January 26, 2009 05:04 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: When subtracting polynomials, distribute the negative from outside of the brackets by REVERSING the signs of all the terms within the brackets.

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Polynomials Ep. 3 - Adding Polynomials - 5:42

Math PapaPodcasts - January 26, 2009 05:03 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: Since the function outside of the SECOND set of brackets is a positive you can simply remove the brackets and collect like terms. LIKE TERMS: terms that have the same variable (letter) as well as the same exponent. When adding the like terms, simply add the numbers in front and...

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Polynomials Ep. 2 - Distributive Law - 3:32

Math PapaPodcasts - January 26, 2009 05:02 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: Multiply the outside value (term) with EVERYTHING inside of the brackets.

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Polynomials Ep. 1 - Types of Polynomials - 4:42

Math PapaPodcasts - January 26, 2009 05:01 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: 7x - the 7 represents the numerical coefficient - the x represents the variable (literal coefficient - the unknown) - together they would be multiplied together Monomial - consists of one term (i.e. 7x, 5y^2, -3) Binomial - consists of two terms (i.e. 2x-5, 3y^2 + 5y) Trino...

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Factoring Ep.7: Factor Difference of Squares - 7:19

Math PapaPodcasts - January 15, 2009 15:21 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: Difference of squares are binomials with the function of subtraction separating the 2 terms. NEVER a positive value. When Factoring such special quadratics: i.) square root the first term and the second term ii.) place the first value as the first term of 2 sets of binomials and...

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Factoring Ep.4: Factor Quadratics (Trinomials), a=1 - 13:53

Math PapaPodcasts - January 15, 2009 15:16 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: Factoring trinomials in the form of x^2+bx+c i.) Find SUM-PRODUCT: ac-value and b-value ii.) Square root x^2 value and open up a set of binomial brackets iii.) Write x (or whatever variable is squared as your trinomials first term) as your first term in both brackets iv.) Write ...

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Factoring Ep.3 - Factor by Grouping - 9:50

Math PapaPodcasts - January 15, 2009 15:15 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: This works only with 4 term polynomials STEPS: i.) Find a common factor from all 4 terms ii.) Group the first 2 terms and then the last 2 terms iii.) Find common factor from first group iv.) Find common factor from second group v.) Factor out the common factor (bracketed terms) ...

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Polynomials Ep.11: Area Perimeter & Polynomials - 5:33

Math PapaPodcasts - January 04, 2009 05:11 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPTS: Area = length * width Perimeter = add ALL sides together

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Polynomials Episode 10: Difference of Squares - 5:26

Math PapaPodcasts - January 04, 2009 05:10 - Video ★★★★ - 7 ratings
KEY CONCEPT: (a-b)(a+b) = a^2-b^2 Since the middle terms equals zero, of the FOIL method all we need to do it the First and the Last. **NOTE: we subtract the first squared value with the second.

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