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

CAHSEE Math 3.3 Mathematical Reasoning
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Mathematical Reasoning Drill 3 Problem 3. When adding these fractions without finding the lowest common denominator, which of the following is...

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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Algebra II Videos 54 videos

GED Math 4.2 Expression and Equations
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GED Math: Expression and Equations Drill 4, Problem 2. Which of the following inequalities should Jabari solve in order to determine the values of...

Tangent Half-Angle Formula
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Mosquitos need their caffeine, just like the rest of us. Wouldn't think zipping around and stinging people all day long sap your energy?

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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.

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....

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?

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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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