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Dec. 24, 2018

Algebraic Substitutions Calculator

Shows you how to evaluate an algebraic substitution using an algebraic expression and variable values. The video shows you how to detect an algebraic substitution problem. Calculator: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/algsubs.php

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Dec. 23, 2018

Truncate Numbers Calculator

This video shows you how to truncate a number to a certain amount of decimal places. It compares truncation to rounding, and how they are different. We use the “trunk”, as in chopping a tree with an ax, and you chop off the number clean at a certain point. Also…

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Dec. 22, 2018

Place Value Calculator

Demonstrates the place value for a decimal using our place value calculator. Walks through the place value word to the left and right of the decimal point.

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Dec. 21, 2018

Population Growth Calculator

This video shows you how to calculate a future population growth P(t) based on an initial population P0, a growth percentage, and a time. Also walks through population growth word problems. Demonstrates exponential growth. Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:27 Population Growth Overview 01:30 Population Growth Example 03:53 Population Growth Calculator…

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Dec. 20, 2018

ROT13 Encryption and Decryption

Shows you how to encrypt a word using ROT13 encryption and how to decrypt a ROT13 message. Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:30 What is ROT-13? 01:22 ROT-13 Encoding Example for “Math” 02:38 Decrypt ROT-13 Translation Rules 02:38 Decrypt ROT-13 Text 03:16 Decrypt ZNGU from ROT-13 to a Word 04:15 ROT-13…

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Dec. 19, 2018

Divisibility Rules

Demonstrates the divisibility rules for (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) using a number n. Also demonstrates the divisibility calculator at: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/divisibility.php

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Dec. 18, 2018

Rounding Numbers Calculator

Rounds a decimal or shows you how to round a number to a specific number of digits. Evaluates the rounding based on the decider digit. Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:28 Rounding Decimals Intro 00:48 Rounding Decimals 3 Step Process 01:37 Rounding Decimals Up Example 02:33 Rounding Decimals Down Example 03:28…

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Dec. 17, 2018

Estimate Square Root Calculator

Shows you how to estimate the square root of a number without using a calculator. You’ll find perfect squares until a perfect square is greater than your number. Call this h. Then you’ll find the next lowest perfect square. Call this l. The square root of your number n is…

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Dec. 16, 2018

Ordinal Numbers Calculator

Shows you the formula to find any ordinal number, using the ordinal number suffixes. We start by comparing the cardinal numbers to the ordinal numbers. Rules - If a number ends in: 1, the ordinal number suffix is “st” 2, the ordinal number suffix is “nd” 3, the ordinal number…

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Dec. 15, 2018

Antilog Calculator

Walks you through step by step to calculate an antilogarithm, using base b and a log L. Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:24 What is an Antilog? 01:05 Antilog Formula 01:26 Antilog Examples 01:59 Antilog Calculator Demo 02:53 Antilog of 5 base 3 03:25 Antilog of 4 03:46 Conclusion

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Dec. 14, 2018

Classify Fractions Calculator

This video shows you how to classify fractions using the 3 classification types: Proper Fraction - numerator is less than the denominator Improper Fraction - numerator is greater than the denominator Whole Fraction - numerator equals the denominator Shows you a demo of the classify fractions calculator. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro…

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Dec. 13, 2018

Sum of Consecutive Integers Calculator

Walks you through step by step how to identify and solve sum of consecutive integer word problems, including consecutive even integers and consecutive odd integers. Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:51 Types of Sum of Consecutive Integer Problems 01:26 Approach to these Problems 01:54 Sum of Consecutive Integers Equals 27 Part…

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Dec. 12, 2018

Poisson Distribution Calculator

Demonstrates how to calculate the Poisson Distribution probability using our Poisson Distribution Calculator. The discrete distribution uses k success, a probability of success, lambda, mean, variance, and kurtosis.

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Dec. 10, 2018

Digit Sum and Reduced Digit Sum Calculator

This video shows you how to find a digit sum of a number and a reduced digit sum of a number. Calculator: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/digit-sum.php

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Dec. 9, 2018

Kinematic Equations Explained

Demos all 4 kinematic equations and shows you the strategy to pick the applicable equation for problems. Solves for acceleration, displacement, time, initial velocity, and final velocity. Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:25 Kinematic Equations Definition 00:44 Kinematic Equations Displacement Formula 1 01:08 Kinematic Equations Displacement Formula 2 01:26 Kinematic Equations…

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Dec. 7, 2018

Variation Equations

Walks you through step by step how to solve direct variation and inverse variation equations. Shows you how to get the constant of variation. 🕐 Time Stamps 🕐 00:00 Intro 00:28 Variation Problems Overview 01:57 Direct Variation Problem Types 02:32 Inverses Variation Problem Types 02:57 Direct Variation Example 04:50 Inverse…

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Dec. 2, 2018

Customize Your LinkedIn Profile URL

This video walks you through how to customize your LinkedIn profile URL. It also tells you why to customize your LinkedIn URL. Your LInkedIn URL is your brand. And just like you do with Twitter and Facebook, you should customize and claim a public URL. Because this is how people…

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Dec. 2, 2018

How To Calculate Grade Point Average (GPA)

This video shows you how to calculate your grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale. A+ = 4.0 A = 4.0 A- = 3.7 B+ = 3.3 B = 3.0 B- = 2.7 C+ = 2.3 C = 2.0 C- = 1.7 D+ - 1.3 D = 1.0 F…

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Dec. 1, 2018

Cofunction Identities

This video walks you through the 6 cofunction identities for angles in degrees and the 6 cofunction identities for angles in radians. sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant, and cotangent. You’ll also learn a real life example, as well as how to use our calculator at: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/cofunction-calculator.php

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Nov. 27, 2018

How To Find Reference Angles

Give an angle Theta, this trigonometry video shows you how to find the Reference Angle for Theta in Degrees. It walks you through the starting angle, the quadrant location, and then the final reference angle formula based on the Quadrant.

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Nov. 26, 2018

Classify Numbers Test - Natural Numbers and Rational Numbers and Irrational Numbers and Integers

This video shows you how to classify numbers using 4 properties: 1) Natural Numbers 2) Rational Numbers 3) Integers 4) Irrational Numbers At the end of the video, we show you the MathCelebrity calculator for how to run these tests automatically. Calculator: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/nrii.php Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:50 Natural Number Test…

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Nov. 25, 2018

Literal Equations Calculator

How to solve literal equations using the principle of opposites and the I.E.E. method. Literal Equations Calculator: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/literalequation.php

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Nov. 25, 2018

How to Find a Cartesian Product

How to Find a Cartesian Product of 2 sets A and B using the unique ordered pair combinations from both sets. The Cartesian Product is A x B. To find the cardinality, |A x B|, we have |A| * |B|. Cartesian Product Calculator: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/cartprod.php

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Nov. 24, 2018

Torus Volume and Surface Area

Walks through a Torus shape as well as how to calculate the Volume and Surface Area of a Torus using the major radius and minor radius. Calculator: https://www.mathcelebrity.com/torus.php

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