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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

Simplifying Radicals
9759 Views

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

Basics of Game Theory
885 Views

Okay, so this probably isn't going to help you master Pokemon Go, but game theory can be applied to all sorts of situations. Even stomping your old...

CAHSEE Math 2.5 Algebra and Functions
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Algebra and Functions: Drill Set 2, Problem 5. Simplify the expression.

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Calculus Videos 5 videos

Graphing and Visualizing Limits
1063 Views

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....

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...

Introduction to Integrals with Riemann Sums
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Riemann sums are a way to estimate the area under a curve. Check out the video for all the deets.

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Geometry Videos 250 videos

Surface Area of Cylinders
14745 Views

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

ACT Math 3.1 Coordinate Geometry
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ACT Math: Coordinate Geometry Drill 3, Problem 1. What shape is shown by the equation in this video?

ACT Math 4.3 Elementary Algebra
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ACT Math Elementary Algebra Drill 4, Problem 3. Simplify the expression.

Solving Trigonometric Equations
3748 Views

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.

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Statistics and Probability Videos 134 videos

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...

SAT Math 1.4 Statistics and Probability
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SAT Math 1.4 Statistics and Probability. If two standard 6-sided dice are rolled, what is the probability that the sum of the dice will be gre...

SAT Math 1.5 Statistics and Probability
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SAT Math 1.5 Statistics and Probability. If Silas draws one card, then places it in his pocket and draws another, what is the probability that...

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