Mathematics | Senioritis

John Rhodes
June 21, 2023
Calculus

Horizontal Tangent Lines: Their Role in Calculus and Maximizing/Minimizing Functions.

Horizontal tangent line First derivative equals zero A horizontal tangent line is a straight line that is tangent to a curve at a single point and is...

John Rhodes
June 21, 2023
Calculus

Discovering Relative Maximums in a Function using the First and Second Derivative Tests

Relative Maximum f'(c)=0 function increasing left of c and decreasing right of c A relative maximum is a point on a function where the value of the...

John Rhodes
June 21, 2023
Algebra

Unlocking the Power of Factor Pairs: A Guide to Mastering Math Factorization

factor pair Two whole numbers that are multiplied to get a product A factor pair is a pair of two numbers that can be multiplied together to...

John Rhodes
June 21, 2023
Algebra

How to Use Completing the Square Technique to Simplify Quadratic Equations: A Step-by-Step Guide

Completing the Square a process used to make a quadratic expression into a perfect square trinomial Completing the square is a useful mathematical technique that is used...

John Rhodes
June 21, 2023
Algebra

Uncovering Perfect Square Trinomials: A Step-by-Step Guide to Identifying and Factoring Them

perfect square trinomial a trinomial that is the result of squaring a binomial A perfect square trinomial is a mathematical expression in the form of ax^2 +...

John Rhodes
June 21, 2023
Algebra

How to Solve Quadratic Equations: The Quadratic Formula and Discriminant.

standard form of a quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0 The standard form of a quadratic equation is: ax^2 + bx + c =...

John Rhodes
June 21, 2023
Algebra

Mastering Quadratic Expressions: the Basics, Uses, and Applications of Ax^2 + Bx + C

quadratic expression A polynomial expression in which the degree is 2. A quadratic expression is a mathematical expression containing at least one squared term of a variable,...

John Rhodes
June 21, 2023
Calculus

Mastering Parabolas: the Components, Equations, and Real-World Applications

parabola the graph of a quadratic function A parabola is a U-shaped curve formed by the intersection of a plane parallel to a fixed line and a...