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How To: Find the surface area of a surface revolution

From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. This is Mathematics for Dummies. Just watch this video tutorial to learn how to find the surface area of a surface revolution, For Dummies.

How To: Turn multiplication into sum

This is a handy math trick that show you how to turn a multiplication problem into a sum problem. An unusual way to perform a multiplication. You only need to be able to sum, halve and double numbers. It is not efficient, but it is rather intriguing and fun.

How To: Use the Pythagorean Theorem in basic geometry

Simple explanation of this nice fact from math. Math can be sometimes surprising, as well as elegant and pretty. Understanding this common geometric equation will help you out tremendously in math. The Pythagorean Theorem is basic geometry.

How To: Turn a sphere inside out

This will blow your mind. Physicists show you how this impossible trick is possible. Spheres of abstract elastic material is necessary. This is theoretical topology and helpful for understanding physics, quantum or otherwise.

How To: Play with a Mobius Strip & topology tricks

This was a three flip mobius strip with one surface that yields a loop with 8 twists. It takes 6 lines to flatten it which leads to 7 zones, one less than the number of resulting twists.

How To: Understand binary numbers in 60 seconds

Understand how binary numbers work, including how to read binary numbers, and create your own. This mathematics or computer programming tutorial is a zip to get through. It covers practical and theoretical use and need for binary code understanding. Binary means zeroes and ones in a series. This is paramount to digital transmission versus analog that transmits in a sinusodial wave form.

How To: Easily multiply any two digit number by 11

You likely all know the 10 rule (to multiply by 10, just add a 0 behind the number) but do you know the 11 rule? It is as easy! You should be able to do this one in your head. Learn how to easily multiply any two digit number by 11. Easy way to do math fast!

How To: Determine math proportions with the Square-Cube Law

Ever watch a cheesy movie and say "That monster is so FAKE!" but not really understand why? Well monstrous monsters are governed by a little biological rule called the Square-Cube Law, a scientific term combining math, anatomy and physics into one educational tool to recognize theatrical baloney when you see it. Just watch this video to see the explanation of the Cube-Square Rule, how it works and its ramifications for our favorite B-Movie pet monsters.

How To: Create elaborate drawings on a graphing calculator

Texas Instruments is one of the best known companies for creating graphing calculators. In this video tutorial you will see how to use a little known feature that lets you create pretty elaborate drawings on it. This is a great time-waster in math class! Who needs algebra or geography anyways? Art class is what you need, art class on a graphing calculator.

How To: Do addition using the column addition method

Watch this math how to video and learn how to add using the column addition method. This simple addition method will help young students learn how to add. Use the column addition method to help with your homework or tutoring. Do addition using the column addition method.

How To: Master sixth grade mathematics

Math class got you down? We all know sixth grade mathematics is where we all start to lose it. We get frustrated with all of those numbers, try to figure it out, but ultimately flunk out or barely pass the class. Maybe the teacher just wasn't good enough to educate us, who knows, but there's no worries anymore.

How To: Add and subtract complex numbers

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How To: Find real and imaginary parts of a complex number

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How To: Divide complex numbers

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How To: Use imaginary numbers and quadratic equations

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How To: Write the square root of a negative complex number

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How To: Multiply complex numbers

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How To: Represent complex numbers with the Argand Diagram

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How To: Find the complex conjugate of a complex number

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How To: Calculate the modulus and argument of a complex number

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How To: Find the polar form of a complex number

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How To: Solve combination and permutation problem

Check out this instructional math video that demonstrates how to solve combination and permutation math problems. In the 16th lesson, learn how to solve SAT problems using the Official SAT Study Guide. Here are the math problems and their page numbers that this video covers:

How To: Solve a number sequence

Check out this instructional math video that demonstrates how to solve a number sequence. These are basically a list of numbers, and there's a pattern to figuring out which number will come next. In the 15th lesson, learn how to solve SAT problems using the Official SAT Study Guide. Here are the math problems and their page numbers that this video covers:

How To: Solve ratio problems

Check out this instructional math video that demonstrates how to solve ratio problems. In the 14th lesson, learn how to solve SAT problems using the Official SAT Study Guide. Here are the math problems and their page numbers that this video covers:

How To: Solve percentage problems

Check out this instructional math lesson that demonstrates how to solve percentage problems. In the 13th lesson, learn how to solve SAT problems using the Official SAT Study Guide. Here are the math problems and their page numbers that this video covers:

How To: Solve problems related to factors, multiples, & primes

Check out this instructional math video that reviews Elementary Number Theory, which is a fancy way of saying these are problems related to factors, multiples, prime numbers and remainders. In the 12th lesson, learn how to solve SAT math problems. Here are the math problems and their page numbers that this video covers:

How To: Solve math problems on number lines

Check out this instructional math video that demonstrates how to solve number lines. In the 11th lesson, learn how to solve SAT problems using the Official SAT Study Guide. Here are the math problems and their page numbers that this video covers:

How To: Solve intergers and their properties

Check out this instructional math videos that demonstrate how to solve intergers and their properties. In the 10th lesson, learn how to solve SAT Math problems involving integers and your knowledge of integer properties. Here are the math problems and their page numbers that this video covers:

How To: Solve mathematical functions and graphs

Check out this instructional math video that demonstrates how to calculate mathematical functions and graphs. In this 9th lesson, learn how to solve on SAT Algebra problems using the Official SAT Study Guide (as always). Here are the math problems and their page numbers that this video covers:

How To: Get started with a TI-83 graphing calculator

Need to know how to use your Texas Instruments graphing calculator for your college math or statistics class? You're in luck... watch this video tutorial to see how to get started with a TI-83 graphing calculator. This will show you how to turn your calculator on and off as well as how to darken or lighten your screen. Get started with a TI-83 graphing calculator.