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    • Welcome
      • Demo: Easy Way, Hard Problem
      • How to Use These Videos
      • The Most Important Videos
      • The Most Important Lesson
      • Staying Connected
    • Problem Set 1: Numbers, Order of Operations
      • Order of Operations
      • PS1.1 Addition in Any Order
      • PS1.2 Multiplication with Negatives
      • PS1.3 Multiplication Identity and Negation
      • PS1.4 Division with Negatives
      • PS1.5 Division Identity and Negation
      • PS1.6 Example with Mixed Operations
      • PS1.7 More Mixed Operations
      • PS1.8 Multiplying Repeated Negative Numbers
    • Problem Set 2: Numbers, Distributing, Exponents 
      • Learning Patterns in Math
      • PS2.1  Squares
      • PS2.2 Parentheses Prevent Ambiguity
      • PS2.3 Cubes
      • PS2.4 Powers of Ten
      • PS2.5 Powers of Negative Two
      • Analogy for Why We Distribute
      • PS2.6 Distributing a Negative Sign
      • PS2.7 Typical Distribution (IMPORTANT)
      • PS2.8 Zero and One to a Power
      • PS2.9 Powers Multiplied
      • PS2.10 Powers Raised to a Power
    • Problem Set 3: Powers of Ten, Absolute Value & Square Roots
      • Scientific Notation
      • PS3.1 Scientific Notation Is Powers of Ten
      • PS3.2 Negative Powers
      • PS3.3 Base for Positive and Negative Numbers
      • PS3.4 Converting Simple Numbers to Scientific Format
      • PS3.5 The Decimal Point
      • PS3.6 Converting General Numbers to Scientific Format
      • Two Answers for One Problem
      • PS3.7 Absolute Value
      • PS3.8 Almost a Real Algebra Problem
      • PS3.9 Square Roots
    • Problem Set 4: Fractions the Easy Way
      • Fractions, Oh My!
      • PS4.1 Negative Exponents Are Fractions
      • PS4.2 Exponents that Cancel Out
      • PS4.3 How to Multiply Fractions
      • PS4.4 Fractions Inside Fractions
      • PS4.5 Cross Multiplication (SUPER USEFUL)
      • PS4.6 Adding Fractions
    • Problem Set 5: Finally Some Algebra
      • Solving for Unknown x
      • PS5.1 Solving for x with Identities
      • PS5.2 Solving for x
      • PS5.3 Collecting Terms
      • PS5.4 Distribution in Algebra
      • PS5.5 Cross Multiplication to Solve for x
      • PS5.6 Two Solutions to One Problem
      • PS5.7 Squares and Cubes
    • Problem Set 6: Factoring Perfect Squares
      • Factoring is the Reverse of Distributing
      • PS6.1 Distributing Perfect Squares (NECESSARY TO MOVE ON)
      • PS6.2 Factoring Perfect Squares (NECESSARY TO MOVE ON)
      • PS6.3 Distributing a Constant for Perfect Squares
      • PS6.4 Factoring a Constant from Perfect Squares
      • PS6.5 Distributing Perfect Squares with a Cubic
      • PS6.6 Factoring Perfect Squares with a Cubic
      • PS6.7 Factoring Perfect Squares with a Quartic
      • PS6.8 Distributing Perfect Squares with Square Roots
      • PS6.9 Factoring Perfect Squares with Square Roots
      • PS6.10 Distributing Perfect Squares with Reversed Signs
      • PS6.11 Factoring Perfect Squares with Reversed Signs
    • Problem Set 7: Factoring Expressions
      • Factoring is Systematic
      • PS7.1 Expand Means Distribute
      • PS7.2 Factoring Undoes Distributing
      • PS7.3 More Expansion
      • PS7.4 More Factoring
      • PS7.5 Expanding with Two Plus Signs (NECESSARY TO MOVE ON)
      • PS7.6 Factoring with Two Plus Signs (NECESSARY TO MOVE ON)
      • PS7.7 Expanding with Two Minus Signs
      • PS7.8 Factoring with Two Minus Signs
      • PS7.9 Expanding with Two Opposite Signs
      • PS7.10 Factoring with Two Opposite Signs
    • Problem Set 8: Factoring Equations
      • Equations vs. Expressions
      • PS8.1 Solving Perfect Squares
      • PS8.2 Solving for One vs Two Answers
      • PS8.3 Solving by Factoring a Constant
      • PS8.4 Solving with Factors with Two Plus Signs
      • PS8.5 Solving with Factors with Two Minus Signs
      • PS8.6 Solving with Factors with Two Opposite Signs
    • Problem Set 9: The Quadratic Equation
      • There Can Be Zero, One, or Two Answers
      • PS9.1 Quadratic Equation with Easily Factored Answers
      • PS9.2 Right Hand Side Must Be Zero 
      • PS9.3 An Easier Way to Solve Perfect Squares
      • PS9.4 Some Nasty, Correct Answers Plus a Joke
    • Finishing Up
      • Certificate of Completion
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