Jennifer Southers

Pennsylvania State University
Math Department Chair

Biography

I have been teaching high school math for 24 years. I have been teaching virtual classes for 7 years in addition to my full time face to face school. I love math, technology, the beach and Disney. Originally from Pennsylvania, I attended Penn State for my Undergraduate degree. I now live in South Carolina. I have two daughters, ages 15 and 12. I am a google certified level 2 educator and National Board Certified. I am AP Calculus AB certified as well as state endorsed online educator.

Education

BS Mathematics Secondary Education
Pennsylvania State University
MA Technology in Education
Lesley University

Educator Statistics

Numerade tutor for 5 years
21 Students Helped

Topics Covered

Exploring the World of Derivatives: A Comprehensive Guide
Functions
Mastering Linear Functions: A Comprehensive Guide
Mastering Equations and Inequalities: Your Guide to Mathematical Success

Jennifer's Textbook Answer Videos

01:26
Algebra and Trigonometry Real Mathematics, Real People

For an equation in $x$ and $y,$ if substitution of $a$ for $x$ and $b$ for $y$ satisfies the equation, then the point $(a, b)$ is a ________.

Chapter 1: Functions and Their Graphs
Section 1: Graphs of Equations
Jennifer Southers
03:12
Algebra and Trigonometry Real Mathematics, Real People

The median player salary for the New York Yankees was $1.6$ million in 2001 and $5.2$ million in $2009 .$ Write a linear equation giving the median salary $y$ in terms of the year $x$. Then use the equation to predict the median salary in 2017 .

Chapter 1: Functions and Their Graphs
Section 2: Lines in the Plane
Jennifer Southers
03:44
Algebra and Trigonometry Real Mathematics, Real People

Complete the table. Use the resulting solution points to sketch the graph of the equation. Use a graphing utility to verify the graph.
$$6 x-2 y=-2 x^{2}$$ $$\begin{array}{|l|l|l|l|l|l|}\hline x & -4 & -3 & -2 & 0 & 1 \\\hline y & & & & & \\\hline \text { Solution point } & & & & & \\\hline
\end{array}$$

Chapter 1: Functions and Their Graphs
Section 1: Graphs of Equations
Jennifer Southers
01:50
Algebra and Trigonometry Real Mathematics, Real People

Use a graphing uti equation. Use a standard viewing window. Approximate any $x$ - or $y$ -intercepts of the graph.
$$y=x-7$$

Chapter 1: Functions and Their Graphs
Section 1: Graphs of Equations
Jennifer Southers
01:23
Algebra and Trigonometry Real Mathematics, Real People

Use a graphing uti equation. Use a standard viewing window. Approximate any $x$ - or $y$ -intercepts of the graph.
$$y=x+1$$

Chapter 1: Functions and Their Graphs
Section 1: Graphs of Equations
Jennifer Southers
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