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Compound Interest

Who wants to be a millionaire? In this video, learn about compound interest, interest rates, and the compound interest formula. You'll be buying that island in the Caribbean in no time, we promise. Okay, maybe it will take a few decades. But patience is a virtue, right?


Algebra Videos 351 videos

CAHSEE Math 1.5 Algebra I
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CAHSEE Math 1.5 Algebra I. Find the solution to the absolute value inequality.

Simplifying Radicals
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We don't like knocking people down to size, but we do like simplifying radicals. Join us?

Arithmetic Math
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If fleeing criminals always fled the scene of the crime at perfect right angles, it would be much easier to determine their whereabouts. Fortunatel...

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Calculus Videos 5 videos

Graphing and Visualizing Limits
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Breathe in deeply through the nose... Now slowly exhale... Breathe in... And out... Now visualize the graph of the limit of f(x) as x approaches 2....

Limits at Infinity
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If you're working on developing a positive self-image, don't ever weigh yourself on planet Deneb-G73. Either the gravitational pull there is a tad...

Derivatives as Slope of a Curve
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What do snickerdoodles and velocity have in common? Derivatives! No, that wasn't a bad attempt at a joke. Get on our level by watching this speedy...

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Geometry Videos 251 videos

Surface Area of Cylinders
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Haven't you always wondered how much cardboard it takes to encase a trunk warmer for your pet elephant?

Perimeter of Irregular Shapes
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Want to figure out the area and perimeter of irregular shapes? Break them down into regular shapes. For example, a flower can be broken down into s...

Introduction to 3D Geometry
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It's one thing when all those shapes are sitting flat on the page. But when they start popping out and invading our personal space bubble, we get a...

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Precalculus Videos 6 videos

Solving Trigonometric Equations
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FYI: cats don't like to get wet. Okay, so that fact won't be relevant every time you solve trig equations, but it happens to be this time.

Verifying Trig Identities
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Verifying trig identities is important, especially when you're about to let one of them into the country—which is why they should keep their pass...

SOHCAHTOA
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Sine is the opposite over the hypotenuse; cosine is the adjacent over the hypotenuse; and tangent is the opposite side over the adjacent side....

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Statistics and Probability Videos 134 videos

CAHSEE Math 1.1 Statistics, Data, and Probability II
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CAHSEE Math Statistics, Data, and Probability II: Drill 1 Problem 1. Which of the following tables best represents the relationship between the val...

ACT Math 3.2 Pre-Algebra
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ACT Math: Pre-Algebra Drill 3, Problem 2. What is the probability that a red queen will be drawn?

SAT Math 1.2 Statistics and Probability
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SAT Math: Statistics and Probability Drill 1, Problem 2. If the four largest numbers in the set were doubled, what would happen to the median...

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