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How is the Richter scale a logarithmic scale

Algebra 2: Master Advanced Functions & Equations

Determinants and Inverses of Matrices

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The determinant of a 2 x 2 matrix

The determinant of a 3 x 3 matrix (General & Shortcut Method)

The inverse of a 2 x 2 matrix

The inverse of 3 x 3 matrices with matrix row operations

The inverse of 3 x 3 matrix with determinants and adjugate

2 x 2 invertible matrix

Solving linear systems using Cramer's Rule

Solving linear systems using Cramer"s Rule

Cramer"s Rule with 2 x 2 matrices

Solving linear systems using 2 x 2 inverse matrices

Transformations with Matrices

Transforming vectors with matrices

Transforming shapes with matrices

Finding the transformation matrix

Linear Equations

Introduction to linear equations

Applications of linear equations

Solving absolute value equations

Functions

Domain and range of a function

Identifying functions

Slope intercept form: y = mx + b

Graphing from slope-intercept form y=mx+b

Function notation

Application of linear relations

Applications of linear relations

Systems of Equations

Solving 3 variable systems of equations by substitution

Solving 3 variable systems of equations by elimination

Word problems relating 3 variable systems of equations

Solving 3 variable systems of equations with no solution, infinite solutions

Solving 3 variable systems of equations (no solution, infinite solutions)

System of Equations With No Solution

System of Equations With Infinite Solutions

System of Equations With Infinite Solutions - Extended

Money related questions in linear equations

Unknown number related questions in linear equations

Distance and time related questions in linear equations

Rectangular shape related questions in linear equations

Determining number of solutions to linear equations

Solving systems of linear equations by graphing

Using elimination method to solve systems of equations

Solving systems of linear equations by elimination

Using substitution method to solve systems of equations

Solving systems of linear equations by substitution

System of quadratic-quadratic equations

Systems of Inequalities

What is linear programming?

Finding Optimal Values Given Constraints In Slope-Intercept Form

Finding Optimal Values Given Constraints In Standard Form

Linear programming word problems

Complex Numbers

Introduction to imaginary numbers

Complex numbers and complex planes

Adding and subtracting complex numbers

Complex conjugates

Complex Conjugates

Multiplying and dividing complex numbers

Distance and midpoint of complex numbers

Angle and absolute value of complex numbers

Factoring

Factoring difference of cubes

Factoring sum of cubes

Factor theorem

Using the Factor Theorem to Test For Factors of a Polynomial

Factor by taking out the greatest common factor

Factor by taking out GCF

Factor by grouping

Multiplying monomial by monomial

Multiply a Monomial by a Monomial

Factoring polynomials by grouping

Quadratic Functions

Characteristics of quadratic functions

Solving quadratic equations by factoring

Solving quadratic equations by completing the square

Using quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations

Solving a quadratic equation with TWO REAL SOLUTIONS

Solving a quadratic equation with TWO COMPLEX SOLUTIONS

Nature of roots of quadratic equations: the discriminant

Polynomials

Descartes&apos; rule of signs

Descartes' Rule of Signs

Descartes' rule of signs

Descartes" rule of signs

Polynomial long division

Polynomial synthetic division

Characteristics of polynomials

What are polynomials

Adding and subtracting polynomials

Pascal's triangle

Pascal's Triangle

Pascal"s Triangle

Pascal"s triangle

Binomial theorem

What is a polynomial function?

Polynomial functions

Recognizing a Polynomial Function

Remainder theorem

Finding the Remainder Using Synthetic Division and the Remainder Theorem

Rational zeroes theorem

Rational zero theorem

Rational Zero Theorem

Characteristics of polynomial graphs

Determining the equation of a polynomial function

Applications of polynomial functions

Repeated factors (Multiplicities) in polynomials 

Imaginary zeros of polynomials

Solving polynomial inequalities

Fundamental theorem of algebra

Multiplying polynomial by polynomial

Radical Functions and Expressions

Transformations of radical functions

Solving radical equations

Solving Radical Equations Involving One Square Root Term

Solving Radical Equations Involving More than One Square Root Term

Conversion between entire radicals and mixed radicals

Adding and subtracting radicals

Combining Like Radicals

Adding and Subtracting Radicals

Multiplying radicals (advanced)

Multiplying Radicals

Multiplying radicals

Operations with radicals

Operations with Radicals

Evaluating and simplifying radicals

Basic radical functions

Basic Radical Function

Basic Radical Functions

Squares and Square Roots

Square and square roots

Square Root of a Perfect Square

Cubic and Cube Roots

Cubic and cube roots

Cube root of a perfect cube

Adding radicals

Subtracting radicals

Multiplying and dividing radicals

Dividing radicals

Rationalize the denominator

Rational Exponents

Power of a power rule

Simplify the power

Rational exponents

Convert between radicals and rational exponents

Rational Functions and Expressions

Partial fraction decomposition

What is a rational function?

Point of discontinuity

Slant asymptote

Determining the Equation of a Slant Asymptote Using Long Division

Determining the Equation of a Slant Asymptote Using Synthetic Division

Solving rational equations

Solving rational inequalities

Solving Rational Inequalities With Two Fractions

Simplifying rational expressions and restrictions

Adding and subtracting rational expressions

Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

Multiplying rational expressions

Multiplying Rational Expressions

Multiplying Rational Expressions in Factored Form

Dividing rational expressions

Dividing Rational Expressions

Dividing Rational Expressions in Factored Form

Applications of rational equations

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Logarithmic scale: Richter scale (earthquake)

What You'll Learn

Interpret Richter scale readings as exponents with base 10

Calculate earthquake intensity ratios using exponential division

Apply logarithms to solve for unknown Richter scale measurements

Convert between logarithmic scale readings and actual magnitudes

Use exponent rules to compare relative intensities of earthquakes

What You'll Practice

Comparing intensity ratios between two earthquakes with given Richter readings

Finding Richter scale readings when given intensity multipliers

Simplifying exponential expressions with subtraction of exponents

Solving logarithmic equations to determine earthquake magnitudes

Why This Matters

Before You Start — Make Sure You Can:

This Unit Includes

2 Video lessons

Practice exercises

Skills

Logarithms

Richter Scale

Exponential Functions

Exponent Rules

Logarithmic Scale

Real-World Applications

Ratios