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How Do You Factor a Trinomial?

Factoring trinomials can by tricky, but this tutorial can help! Follow along as a trinomial is factored right before your eyes! Then, check your answer by using the FOIL method to multiply the binomials back together and see if you get the original trinomial.
How Do You Solve a System of Equations Using Substitution if One Equation is a Quadratic?

Substitution is a great way to solve a system of equations! In this tutorial, you'll see how the substitution method is used to solve a system of equations involving both a linear and a quadratic equation!
How Do You Solve a System of Equations by Graphing if One Equation is a Quadratic?

Solving a system containing a quadratic equation by graphing is similar to solving a system of linear equations. In both cases, points of intersection play a key role. Watch the tutorial to find out more!
How Do You Solve a Quadratic Equation with Two Solutions by Graphing?

One of the many ways you can solve a quadratic equation is by graphing it and seeing where it crosses the x-axis. Follow along as this tutorial shows you how to graph a quadratic equation to find the solution. Check it out!
How Do You Solve a Quadratic Equation by Factoring?

One of the many ways you can solve a quadratic equation is by factoring it. In this tutorial, you'll see how to factor a quadratic equation using the guess and check method of factoring. Then, use the zero product property to find the solution!
How Do You Solve a Quadratic Equation by Using the Quadratic Formula?

One of the many ways you can solve a quadratic equation is by using the quadratic formula. The quadratic formula is usually chosen when the other methods won't work or are difficult to use. In this tutorial, see how to solve a quadratic equation using the quadratic formula!
How Do You Solve a Quadratic Equation by Completing the Square?

One of the many ways you can solve a quadratic equation is by completing the square. In this method, you want to turn one side of the equation into a perfect square trinomial. This tutorial takes you through the steps of solving a quadratic equation by completing the square. Check it out!
How Do You Graph a Quadratic Function?

When you're trying to graph a quadratic equation, making a table of values can be really helpful. Before you make a table, first find the vertex of the quadratic equation. That way, you can pick values on either side to see what the graph does on either side of the vertex. Watch this tutorial to see how you can graph a quadratic equation!
What is a Quadratic Function?

You can't go through algebra without seeing quadratic functions. The graphs of quadratic functions are parabolas; they tend to look like a smile or a frown. In this tutorial, get introduced to quadratic functions, look at their graphs, and see some examples of quadratic functions!
What is the Discriminant?

In a quadratic equation, the discriminant helps tell you the number of real solutions to a quadratic equation. The expression used to find the discriminant is the expression located under the radical in the quadratic formula! In this tutorial, get introduced to the discriminant of a quadratic equation!
How Do You Factor a Polynomial Using the A-C Method?

Factoring trinomials can by tricky, but this tutorial can help! See how to use the A-C method to factor a trinomial into the product of two binomials. Then, use the FOIL method to multiply the two binomial back together to check your answer.
What is the Standard Form of a Quadratic?

Got a quadratic polynomial? Want to put it in standard form? Watch this tutorial to learn the steps it takes to make sure a quadratic polynomial is in standard form!
How Do You Add Complex Numbers?

If you want to add complex numbers together, first regroup them so that like terms are next to one another. Then, add the like terms together, and you have your answer! To see an example, check out this tutorial.
How Do You Solve a Quadratic Inequality by Graphing?

You can solve a quadratic inequality by graphing! Follow along with this tutorial to see how to graph a quadratic inequality and use that graph to find the solution!
How Do You Write an Equation For a Quadratic if You Have Three Points?

Three points determine a parabola, so given three points you can write the parabola's equation. This tutorial will show you how!
How Do You Convert a Quadratic from Standard Form to Vertex Form by Completing the Square?

The vertex form of a quadratic equation can help you quickly identify the vertex of that quadratic. Follow along with this tutorial to see how to use the completing the square method to change a quadratic equation from standard form to vertex form!
What is the Imaginary Unit i?

Every tried to take the square root of a negative number? You'll need the imaginary unit 'i' to write the answer. This tutorial introduces you to this useful imaginary unit.
What is a Quadratic Inequality?

A quadratic inequality is just like a quadratic equation, except instead of an equal sign there's an inequality! Check out this tutorial to see the characteristics of a quadratic inequality and get some practice identifying them.
What is Vertex Form of a Quadratic Equation?

What does the vertex form of a quadratic equation look like, and what does it tell you about the equation's graph? Watch this tutorial to unlock the secrets of the vertex form!
What is the Standard Form of the Equation of a Parabola With a Vertex (h,k)?

Given the vertex and one other point on a parabola, you can write the equation of the parabola in standard form. Watch this tutorial to find out how!
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!
What is Conditional Probability?

If you're learning about probability, conditional probability is bound to come up. This tutorial explains conditional probability and shows you how to find it!
What is a Solid?

Understanding solids is a building block for finding their lateral area, surface area, and volume. In this tutorial, you'll see examples of solids and learn their different parts. Take a look!