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Tips about Algebra
Posted on 7/1/14 at 10:07 pm
Posted on 7/1/14 at 10:07 pm
I'm about to take an Algebra course at my local college this summer and wanted to ask y'all if there are any tips or advice you have that can make algebra easier? Like, certain ways to solve equations and what not that makes it more simple? I'm not a math-oriented person, I've always been a history and language-oriented person, so I really will have to work hard in this class, which I'm fully prepared to do. But if any of you guys have any suggestions on how to simplify Algebra as much as possible, it would be much appreciated! Thanks!
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Posted on 7/1/14 at 10:07 pm to SaintlyTiger88
PEMDAS
Posted on 7/1/14 at 10:09 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Answer is 288...ALWAYS
Posted on 7/1/14 at 10:10 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Khan Academy
It's what I used to get back into the swing of things after my 8 year hiatus from school.
It's what I used to get back into the swing of things after my 8 year hiatus from school.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 10:11 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Posted on 7/1/14 at 10:11 pm to SaintlyTiger88
The Tech board might be a better place to ask for assistance or hints.
Here on the OT, the FOIL method is a way to smoke crack.
Here on the OT, the FOIL method is a way to smoke crack.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 10:12 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Remember your order of operations
PEMDAS
Parentheses
Exponent
Multiplication/Division
Addition/Subtraction
PEMDAS
Parentheses
Exponent
Multiplication/Division
Addition/Subtraction
Posted on 7/1/14 at 10:12 pm to soccerfüt
quote:
Here on the OT, the FOIL method is a way to smoke crack.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 10:12 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Pro Tip:
It's a middle school level math class. Do you think you're smarter than an 8th grader?
It's a middle school level math class. Do you think you're smarter than an 8th grader?
Posted on 7/1/14 at 10:12 pm to SaintlyTiger88
They offer algebra at college?
Posted on 7/1/14 at 10:13 pm to SaintlyTiger88
honestly, in algebra (and all maths above that), there is just a certain amount of it that you have to just accept...you are not gonna always understand the theory and origin....
just learn the rules on how to manupulate equations well and using them will not be bad at all....
just learn the rules on how to manupulate equations well and using them will not be bad at all....
Posted on 7/1/14 at 10:13 pm to PhiTiger1764
Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally
Posted on 7/1/14 at 10:13 pm to SaintlyTiger88
1. You won't get many serious answers here.
2. The answer is 288.
3. (Seriously) write EVERYTHING out, each step, line by line. Then when you screw up and get the wrong answer, you can go back and find where you made your mistake and hopefully not repeat it too often.
I haven't had Algebra since high school, but my daughter has been doing pre-Algebra stuff and that's what seems to help me help her.
ETA: See, iamBatman know the correct answer too.
2. The answer is 288.
3. (Seriously) write EVERYTHING out, each step, line by line. Then when you screw up and get the wrong answer, you can go back and find where you made your mistake and hopefully not repeat it too often.
I haven't had Algebra since high school, but my daughter has been doing pre-Algebra stuff and that's what seems to help me help her.
ETA: See, iamBatman know the correct answer too.
This post was edited on 7/1/14 at 10:15 pm
Posted on 7/1/14 at 10:15 pm to Spankum
yep, and retaining that information. In Algebra, it's all eventually going to be applied at a later time and is going to be stacked on top of everything else. It's just a building up process.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 10:15 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Sit next to the Asian kid with the pocket protector.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 10:15 pm to LesMiles BFF
Being an engineer makes it hard for me to help people not good at math. My brain just thinks mathematically and I can't fathom not understanding algebra.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 10:16 pm to CarpeDiem
quote:
Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally
Posted on 7/1/14 at 10:16 pm to brucevilanch
I just checked it out, it appears to be a very helpful site that will be very beneficial! Thanks!!
Posted on 7/1/14 at 10:16 pm to LesMiles BFF
Your brain really does develop like you said when you do it so much
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