Algebra

Video Lectures

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I. Algebraic Expressions
Lecture 1
Like Terms
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Like Terms
Like terms are terms with exactly the same variables raised to exactly the same powers.
Lecture 2
Combining Like Terms
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Combining Like Terms
Combining like terms using algebra with whole number exponents.
Lecture 3
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
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Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Simplify algebraic expressions involving exponents.
Lecture 4
Translating Word Problems
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Translating Word Problems
Translating word sentences into an algebraic equation can be a daunting task. This video breaks the process into several step to simplify the process and contains many examples.
Lecture 5
Solving Linear Equations (Part I)
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Solving Linear Equations (Part I)
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Solving Linear Equations (Part II)
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Solving Linear Equations (Part II)
The second video in a two part series. This video addresses more complicated linear equations and their solutions.
II. Relations and Functions
Lecture 7
Functions and Relations
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Functions and Relations
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Function Domain and Range
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Function Domain and Range
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Functions: Notation and Connection with Linear Graphs
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Functions: Notation and Connection with Linear Graphs
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Graphing and Finding x and y Intercepts
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Graphing and Finding x and y Intercepts
Lecture 11
Composition of Functions
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Composition of Functions
Lecture 12
Vertical Line Test
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Vertical Line Test
Lecture 13
Evaluate a Function From a Graph
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Evaluate a Function From a Graph
Lecture 14
Find an Inverse and Check
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Find an Inverse and Check
Lecture 15
Function Evaluation and Word Problems
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Function Evaluation and Word Problems
III. Line Segments and Graphs
Lecture 16
Distance Formula
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Distance Formula
How do I find the distance between two points in the plane? This is the derivation of the Distance formula along with a few examples. If you want to see only the examples skip to three minutes.
Lecture 17
Meaning of Slope
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Meaning of Slope
Lecture 18
Derivation of the Slope Formula
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Derivation of the Slope Formula
Lecture 19
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines and the Implications on Slope
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Parallel and Perpendicular Lines and the Implications on Slope
IV. Linear Functions and Equations
Lecture 20
Derivation of the Equation of a Line
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Derivation of the Equation of a Line
Lecture 21
Finding the Slope of a Line Between Two Points
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Finding the Slope of a Line Between Two Points
Lecture 22
Finding an Equation of a Line Using the y=mx+b Form
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Finding an Equation of a Line Using the y=mx+b Form
Lecture 23
Graphing Equations in y=mx+b Form
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Graphing Equations in y=mx+b Form
Lecture 24
Finding the Equation of a Line With a Point and a Slope
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Finding the Equation of a Line With a Point and a Slope
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Graphing a Line Using a Point and a Slope
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Graphing a Line Using a Point and a Slope
Lecture 26
Checking If A Point Is A Solution To A System
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Checking If A Point Is A Solution To A System
Lecture 27
Vertical and Horizontal Lines and Their Graphs
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Vertical and Horizontal Lines and Their Graphs
V. Linear and Non-linear Systems
Lecture 28
Three Types of Systems
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Three Types of Systems
There are three types of systems of linear equations in two dimensions: one solution, no solution and infinite solutions. This is a discussion of those three types.
Lecture 29
Solving a System by Addition/Elimination (Part I)
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Solving a System by Addition/Elimination (Part I)
Solving a system of linear equations by the addition/elimination method. This is the first video in a series.
Lecture 30
Solving a System by Addition/Elimination (Part II)
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Solving a System by Addition/Elimination (Part II)
Lecture 31
Solving a System by Addition/Elimination (Part III)
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Solving a System by Addition/Elimination (Part III)
Solving a system of equations by the addition/elimination method. This is the third video in a series.
Lecture 32
Solving a System by Substitution (Part I)
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Solving a System by Substitution (Part I)
The first in a series of videos pertaining to solving a system of linear equations by substitution.
Lecture 33
Solving a System by Substitution (Part II)
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Solving a System by Substitution (Part II)

Solving a linear system by substitution. This is the second video in a series.

Lecture 34
Solving a System by Graphing
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Solving a System by Graphing
Lecture 35
System of Three Variables
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System of Three Variables
An example of solving a system of three equations with three variables. 

Note: There is an error in this example, but the correct answer is presented at the end. A minus sign was missed.
VI. Quadratic Functions
Lecture 36
Standard Form to Preferred Form for a Quadratic
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Standard Form to Preferred Form for a Quadratic
Lecture 37
Solving Equations in Quadratic Form
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Solving Equations in Quadratic Form
Solving Equations that are in quadratic form is all about pattern recognition.
Lecture 38
Graphing Quadratics Using Preferred Form
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Graphing Quadratics Using Preferred Form
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Derivation of the Quadratic Formula
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Derivation of the Quadratic Formula
Lecture 40
Using The Quadratic Formula
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Using The Quadratic Formula
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The Quadratic Formula
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The Quadratic Formula
Lecture 42
The Discriminant
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The Discriminant
Lecture 43
Complete the Square
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Complete the Square
Lecture 44
Pythagorean Theorem Application
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Pythagorean Theorem Application
Lecture 45
Derivation of the Vertex Formula
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Derivation of the Vertex Formula
VII. Polynomials Functions
Lecture 46
Introduction to Polynomials
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Introduction to Polynomials
Lecture 47
Add and Subtract Polynomials
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Add and Subtract Polynomials
Lecture 48
Multiplying Polynomials
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Multiplying Polynomials
Multiplying polynomials: binomial on trinomial and binomial on binomial action.
Lecture 49
Multiplying Polynomials Using Special Products
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Multiplying Polynomials Using Special Products
Lecture 50
Using the General Factoring Strategy
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Using the General Factoring Strategy
Lecture 51
Factoring Polynomials: Special Forms (Part I)
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Factoring Polynomials: Special Forms (Part I)
Note: "Special" is spelt wrong.
Lecture 52
Factoring Polynomials: Challenging Ones (Part II)
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Factoring Polynomials: Challenging Ones (Part II)
Factoring the hard ones is the second in a series on factoring polynomials. The video goes beyond the basics and addresses the tough factoring problems.
Lecture 53
Factoring Trinomials: Leading Coefficient of 1 (Part I)
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Factoring Trinomials: Leading Coefficient of 1 (Part I)
This is a video on factoring a trinomial with a leading coefficient of 1.
Lecture 54
Factoring Trinomials: AC Factoring Method (Part II)
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Factoring Trinomials: AC Factoring Method (Part II)
An example of factoring a trinomial using the AC method.
VIII. Inequalities
Lecture 55
Rational Inequalities
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Rational Inequalities
Solving rational inequalities is such a useful skill in intermediate and college algebra. Then you get to see great applications of the topic when you see it again in Calculus. This video addresses three different examples and includes an in depth discussion on whether or not to include the end points.
Lecture 56
Polynomial Inequalities
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Polynomial Inequalities
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Absolute Inequalities
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Absolute Inequalities
Lecture 58
Systems of Inequalities
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Systems of Inequalities
Lecture 59
Compound Inequalities (Part I)
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Compound Inequalities (Part I)
Lecture 60
Compound Inequalities (Part II)
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Compound Inequalities (Part II)
The second video on solving compound inequalities.
IX. Real Numbers, Radicals, and Rational Equations
Lecture 61
Find the Domain of a Rational Expression
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Find the Domain of a Rational Expression
Lecture 62
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
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Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
Lecture 63
Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
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Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
This is the first video for multiplication and division of rational expression.
Lecture 64
Solving Rational Equations
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Solving Rational Equations
Lecture 65
Complex Rational Expressions
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Complex Rational Expressions
The classical approach to reducing a complex rational expression is presented in this video, multiplication by a common denominator.
Lecture 66
Rationalizing Denominators
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Rationalizing Denominators
Four examples of rationalizing denominators is given in this video. Square roots, cube roots, two terms, and conjugates are discussed.
Lecture 67
Domain of Radical Functions
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Domain of Radical Functions
The domain of a radical function can be found using inequalities.
Lecture 68
Addition and Subtraction of Radicals
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Addition and Subtraction of Radicals
Lecture 69
Multiplying Radicals
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Multiplying Radicals
Lecture 70
Product and Quotient Rule for Radicals
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Product and Quotient Rule for Radicals
Lecture 71
Solving Radical Equations (Part I)
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Solving Radical Equations (Part I)
The first video in a series. This gives the basic operations for solving radical equations. The video covers topics of extraneous roots and checking the answer.
Lecture 72
Solving Radical Equations (Part II)
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Solving Radical Equations (Part II)
This is the second video in a series of two. This video discusses what to do with the more complicated radical equations.
Lecture 73
Operations with Complex Numbers
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Operations with Complex Numbers
Lecture 74
Imaginary Numbers with Evaluation
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Imaginary Numbers with Evaluation
X. Exponents
Lecture 75
Exponents (Part I)
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Exponents (Part I)
Lecture 76
Exponents (Part II)
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Exponents (Part II)
Lecture 77
Exponent Properties
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Exponent Properties
Lecture 78
Examples of Exponents
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Examples of Exponents
This is a collection of examples of exercising the properties of exponents over the integers.
Lecture 79
Properties of Negative Exponents
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Properties of Negative Exponents
Lecture 80
Exponents with Integers
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Exponents with Integers
Exponents involving integers; explanation and simplification of exponents.
Lecture 81
Rational Exponents
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Rational Exponents
Lecture 82
Solving Exponent Equations
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Solving Exponent Equations
Solving exponent equations as a skill is a necessary complement to your arsenal of algebra techniques. When do you use this skill set, when the variable component is in the exponent. There are 6 examples and a bonus problem, make sure you stick around to see an advanced application of the technique.
Lecture 83
Graphing Exponential Functions
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Graphing Exponential Functions
Lecture 84
Square Root Property
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Square Root Property
Lecture 85
Square Root of the Answer
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Square Root of the Answer
Lecture 86
Why The Absolute Value When Simplifying Roots
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Why The Absolute Value When Simplifying Roots
Explanation on why the absolute value is used when evaluating an even root of a radicand to an even power.
Lecture 87
Simplifying Roots with Higher Indexes
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Simplifying Roots with Higher Indexes
XI. Conics
Lecture 88
Find the General Form for an Ellipse
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Find the General Form for an Ellipse
Lecture 89
Graphing The Hyperbola
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Graphing The Hyperbola
Lecture 90
Graphing the Ellipse
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Graphing the Ellipse
Lecture 91
Graphing Circles
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Graphing Circles
Lecture 92
Determine the Form for Conics
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Determine the Form for Conics
XII. Logarithmic Functions and Series
Lecture 93
Logarithmic Equations
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Logarithmic Equations
Lecture 94
Expanding Logarithms
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Expanding Logarithms
Lecture 95
Domain of a Logarithm
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Domain of a Logarithm
Lecture 96
Combine Logarithms
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Combine Logarithms
Lecture 97
Log Properties
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Log Properties
Lecture 98
Introduction to Series
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Introduction to Series
This is an introduction to series notation as it would be presented in an intermediate Algebra class.