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Applied Mathematics for Business Video Resources

QMS 110

This collection of videos explains and gives examples for questions about crucial topics in QMS 110. At the bottom of the page, you’ll also find a link to an open-source support course where you can access practice tests to check your understanding. 

These resources are a great way to help support your studies. Sometimes, all that’s missing is seeing an example or hearing an explanation from someone else. These can help clarify topics/procedures and give you a sense of how tricky questions might be able to be solved. All of these videos are organized according to your QMS 110 course outline, so you can pick and choose the topics that would be most useful for you. 

 

Solving Word Problems (Simplifying Math)

Identify Place Values of Whole Numbers

Rounding Numbers and Rounding Decimals

Divisibility Rules

Least Common Multiple

The Greatest Common Factor

Real Numbers

Determine Multiples of a Given Number

Evaluating Basic Absolute Values

Adding Integers Using Formal Rules

Subtracting Integers - Basic Rules

Multiplying and Dividing Signed Numbers

The Order of Operations

Ex 1: Solve a Percent Problem using a Percent Equation

Percent of Change

Ex: Percent Application - Find Percent of Original Price

Percent Equation: Find Mark Up & Retail Price

Ex 1: Simplifying Fractions 

Ex 2: Multiply Fractions

How to Divide a Fraction by a Fraction

Ex: Ordering Fractions with Different Denominators from Least to Greatest

Adding Signed Fractions

Subtracting Signed Fractions

Ex: Comparing Decimals with Inequality Symbols

Ex: Rounding Decimals

Ex: Multiplying Signed Decimals

Dividing Signed Decimals

Convert a Decimal to a Fraction

Convert a Repeating Decimal to a Fraction

An Intro to Combining Like Terms

Polynomials and Polynomial Terminology

Determine if an Expression is a Polynomial

Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

Polynomial Multiplication Involving Binomials and Trinomials

Introduction to Special Products of Binomials    

Ex: Divide a Polynomial by a Binomial Using Long D

How to Solve One-Step Equations (Multiplication and Division)        

Ex: Solve an Equation with Variable Terms on Both Sides

Ex: Solving Linear Equations in One Variable with Parentheses

Solving an Equation for a Specified Variable

Ex: Solve a Multiple Step Linear Inequality (Variable Both Sides)

Ex: Solving Absolute Value Equations (Requires Isolating Abs. Value)

Ex: Plotting Points on the Coordinate Plane    

Ex: Determine if an Ordered Pair is a Solution to a Linear Equation

Ex: Graph a Direct Variation Equation (Negative Slope)

Given Linear Equations, Find the Slope and Intercepts

Find the Equation of a Line in Slope Intercept Form Given the Slope and a Point    

Find the Equation of a Line in Slope Intercept Form Given Two Points 

The Slopes of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Introduction to Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

Solving Systems of Equations with 3 Variables & Word Problems

Determine Factors of a Number

Factoring Out the Greatest Common Factor

Factoring

Factor by Grouping

Prime Factorization

Factoring Basic Trinomials with a = 1

Factoring a Perfect Square Trinomial

Factoring a Difference of Squares

Solving Quadratic Equations Using Square Roots

Ex: Solve Quadratic Equations Using Square Roots

Completing the Square to Solve Quadratic Equations    

Ex 1: Completing the Square - Real Rational Solutions

Ex 2: Completing the Square - Real Irrational Solutions 

Ex: Factor and Solve Quadratic Equation - Trinomial a = 1

Solve a Quadratic Equation with Fractions by Factoring (a not 1)

Ex: The Discriminant

Ex: Quadratic Formula - Two Real Rational Solutions

Ex: Quadratic Formulas - Two Real Irrational Solutions

Ex: Quadratic Formula - One Real Rational Repeated Solution

Introduction to Radicals

Adding and Subtracting Radicals

Multiplying Radicals

Dividing Radicals without Variables (Basic with no Rationalizing)

Dividing Radicals with Variables (Basic with no Rationalizing)

Dividing Radicals    

Solving Radical Equations

Properties of Exponents

Solving Exponential Equations

Rational Exponents

Logarithms - The Easy Way!

Logarithms Explained Rules & Properties, Condense, Expand, Graphing & Solving Equations

Introduction to Sequences

Ex: Finding Terms in a Sequence Given the Sequence Formula

Ex: Find the Formula for a Sequence Given Terms (Arithmetic and Geometric)

Arithmetic Sequences

Determine a Terms Position in an Arithmetic Sequence

Find 1st Term and "d" of an Arithmetic Sequence Given the 10th and 19th Term

Introduction to Arithmetic Series

Geometric Sequences

Find Terms of Geometric Sequences Given Formulas

Find a Term of a Geometric Sequence Given the First Three Terms

Time Value of Money - Present Value vs Future Value

Compound Interest vs Simple Interest

Simple & Compound Interest Problems Explained

Practice Tests

We highly recommend you use the available practice tests as a study tactic before any midterms or exams. This will help give you the opportunity to practice applying the material you’re learning in class before the test begins.

Use the codes below to gain access to several practice tests.

Business Management, Retail Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management

Course ID: 182188

Enrolment Key: aA@rT2023

Visit MyOpenMath (external link) 

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