Background Tutorials

• Determining if Relations are Functions

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    How Do You Use the Vertical Line Test to Figure Out if a Graph is a Function?

    Trying to figure out if an equation is a function? Graph it and perform the vertical line test. If it passes, then it's a function! Get some practice by watching this tutorial!

• Planes and Angles

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    What is a Plane?

    You can't learn everything about math without seeing planes. Did you know that there are rules for naming a plane? This tutorial introduces you to planes and shows you how to name them. Take a look!

• Definitions of Three-Dimensional Figures

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    What is a Cone?

    Did you know that an ice cream cone is named for its shape? Many ice cream cones are actually cones! Check out this tutorial to see what defines a cone in math. You'll also see the different parts of a cone. Take a look!

• Parabolas With Vertices at (0,0)

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    What is a Parabola?

    A parabola is much more than just the graph of a quadratic. This tutorial shows you various definitions of a parabola and even shows you horizontal parabolas! Take a look!

• Graphs of Circles

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    What is a Circle?

    What exactly is a circle? Learn the answer in this tutorial. You can also see the equation for a circle that's on the coordinate plane!

• Ellipses Centered at (0,0)

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    What is an Ellipse?

    An ellipse is a specific shape with some very neat pieces! In this tutorial, you'll learn multiple definitions of an ellipse and see all its different parts.

• Ellipses Centered at (h,k)

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    What is the Standard Form of the Equation of a Horizontal Ellipse?

• Hyperbolas Centered at (0,0)

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    What is a Hyperbola?

    This tutorial explains how hyperbolas are created. It also shows you the different parts of hyperbolas and defines them multiple ways. Follow along with this tutorial to learn all about hyperbolas!