Patrick Breslin

University of Oregon
Online Counselor

Biography

Hello! I'm Patrick and I'm looking for work in tutoring. I graduated from the University of Oregon last summer with two degrees: a B.A. in Spanish and a B.S. in Mathematics. Not only am I well-educated in math, I enjoy doing it and I enjoy teaching it. I wrote an undergraduate thesis on Goldbach's conjecture, which was the capstone project to graduate from the Robert D. Clark Honors college at UO. Also, I've been an online counselor and an undergraduate TA for college-level math subjects.

I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, so the PNW is definitely home. I'm bilingual, as you could probably guess from my other degree. I started learning Spanish in 6th grade and I've just never stopped! I studied abroad in Argentina two summers ago and learned a lot from that experience. Lastly, I enjoy playing my ukulele occasionally and cooking/baking things for my family and friends.

Education

BS Mathematics
University of Oregon
BA Spanish
University of Oregon

Educator Statistics

Numerade tutor for 5 years
30 Students Helped

Topics Covered

Series Tests
Mastering Matrices: Essential Tips and Tricks | Boost Your Math Skills
Solving Systems of Equations and Inequalities: A Comprehensive Guide
Mastering Matrices: An Introduction to the Fundamentals
Mastering Exponents and Polynomials: A Comprehensive Guide
Functions
Mastering Exponential and Logarithmic Functions: Your Ultimate Guide

Patrick's Textbook Answer Videos

01:52
Precalculus with Limits

Use the graph of $g(x)=\log _{3} x$ to match the given function with its graph. Then describe the relationship between the graphs of $f$ and $g .$ IThe graphs are labeled (a), (b), (c), and (d).]
$f(x)=-\log _{3}(x+2)$

Chapter 3: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Section 2: Logarithmic Functions and Their Graphs
Patrick Breslin
01:26
Precalculus with Limits

Use the graph of $g(x)=\log _{3} x$ to match the given function with its graph. Then describe the relationship between the graphs of $f$ and $g .$ IThe graphs are labeled (a), (b), (c), and (d).]
$f(x)=\log _{3}(x-1)$

Chapter 3: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Section 2: Logarithmic Functions and Their Graphs
Patrick Breslin
06:45
Precalculus with Limits

Finding the Determinant of a Matrix In Exercises
$39-46,$ find the determinant of the matrix. Expand by
cofactors using the indicated row or column.
$$\left[ \begin{array}{rrrr}{7} & {0} & {0} & {-6} \\ {6} & {0} & {1} & {-2} \\ {1} & {-2} & {3} & {2} \\ {-3} & {0} & {-1} & {4}\end{array}\right]$$
(a) Row 4
(b) Column 2

Chapter 8: Matrices and Determinants
Section 4: The Determinant of a Square Matrix
Patrick Breslin
04:50
Precalculus with Limits

Finding the Determinant of a Matrix In Exercises
$39-46,$ find the determinant of the matrix. Expand by
cofactors using the indicated row or column.
$$\left[ \begin{array}{rrrr}{6} & {0} & {-3} & {5} \\ {4} & {13} & {6} & {-8} \\ {-1} & {0} & {7} & {4} \\ {8} & {6} & {0} & {2}\end{array}\right]$$
(a) Row 2
(b) Column 2

Chapter 8: Matrices and Determinants
Section 4: The Determinant of a Square Matrix
Patrick Breslin
03:29
Precalculus with Limits

Finding the Determinant of a Matrix In Exercises
$39-46,$ find the determinant of the matrix. Expand by
cofactors using the indicated row or column.
$$\left[ \begin{array}{rrrr}{10} & {8} & {3} & {-7} \\ {4} & {0} & {5} & {-6} \\ {0} & {3} & {2} & {7} \\ {1} & {0} & {-3} & {2}\end{array}\right]$$
(a) Row 3
(b) Column 1

Chapter 8: Matrices and Determinants
Section 4: The Determinant of a Square Matrix
Patrick Breslin
04:51
Precalculus with Limits

Investment Portfolio In Exercises $61-64,$ you invest in AAA-rated bonds, A-rated bonds, and B-rated bonds. The average yields are 6.5$\%$ on AAA bonds, 7\% on A bonds, and 9$\%$ on $B$ bonds. You invest twice as much in $B$ bonds as in A bonds. Let $x, y,$ and $z$ represent the amounts invested in $A A A, A,$ and $B$ bonds, respectively.
$$\left\{\begin{aligned} x+& y+z=(\text { total investment }) \\ 0.065 x+0.07 y+0.09 z &=(\text { annual return }) \\ 2 y-& z=0 \end{aligned}\right.$$
Use the inverse of the coefficient matrix of this system to find the amount invested in each type of bond.
$$\begin{array}{ll}{\text { Total Investment }} & {\text { Annual Return }} \\ {\text { 61. } \$ 10,000} & {\$ 705}\end{array}$$

Chapter 8: Matrices and Determinants
Section 3: The Inverse of a Square Matrix
Patrick Breslin
1 2 3 4 5

Patrick's Quick Ask Videos

13:06
Algebra

Please helppppp very important

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