Are you good at Algebra?

[(R.I.P.) YooperYankDude]

FOIL


I remember that much, I think it starts to come back once begin working with them once again, lol.


But I most likely will be in the same boat this fall or next spring.


I love taking classes, unfortunately, I enjoy taking classes that are not particularly related to any specific degree.


Astronomy, Anthropology, Volcano and Earthquakes, Photography... Got all the electives I will ever need, lol.


Taco: Once you ace that math, you can help me! :grin:

[The Purple Fuzzy]

I'm a math major in an accelerated masters program. I also work as a math tutor, so if you ever want/need some help or advice just let me know. If you want to IM me, I'll send ya some other contact info if you're interested.

Geek, where have you been?  Haven't seen you around here lately. *HUGS*

[CDAGeek]

Been really ill. I'm in end stage renal failure, and between dialysis and surgery I haven't had much time for stuff.

[The Purple Fuzzy]

Wow, that's terrible.  Saying a prayer for you. *HUGS*

[taco_harvell]

Well the first two classes are over and I currently have a 3.7 GPA. Could be better but I am happy with that for now.

[Gingerale]

  :clap2:YAAAAY. Tricia! Thanks for showing me this thread! LoL!

[taco_harvell]

FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING WITH ALGORITHMS AND LOGIC

BASIC MATHEMATICS


Start these classes on Monday. Got my finals in my current classes tomorrow and Saturday. These upcoming 2 will be easier then they sound I hope. lol

Taking the Basics in Mathematics class as a refresher before starting my back to back Algebra classes.

[taco_harvell]

FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING WITH ALGORITHMS AND LOGIC

It's the first week and this class is beginning to get to me. Pray that I can grasp this stuff. 

[taco_harvell]

Asked my programming professor a question, a very specific question I need help with.

His answer: Read slower.


He actually told me to read the textbook slower. After reading it and reading it and reading it, I somehow don't think reading it slower is going to help me much.

[Lynx]

Maybe he didn't understand the question, but didn't want to admit he didn't understand it.  Ask him if you should talk slower maybe? 

Sorry... reflex.   

[taco_harvell]

I actually dropped the class until June then I will try again. The way it was setup I felt I was bound for failure. So I got a guy who already took the class who is going to help me prepare for it between now and then. This way maybe I will do better at it. Plus there is a similar class on youtube from MIT where all the classes are posted, so I am going to watch those. Maybe next time I will be able to conquer it.

[taco_harvell]

I also can better focus on my Math class this way. I think my first assignment there suffered because I was so stressed out about the other class and not getting any help from the instructor.

[taco_harvell]

The title of this thread now comes into play!!

[nicolejoy]

well I'm around a bit more now and can help a bit if you need

[Melody]

Been really ill. I'm in end stage renal failure, and between dialysis and surgery I haven't had much time for stuff.

Anyone know the update on CDAgeek?

[sunlight]

He got married... has a son, and just had a birthday... seems to be doing ok? i dont know much more than that...

[The Purple Fuzzy]

Wow!

[taco_harvell]

I need help with this problem it is giving me fits: 2/r divided by 14/r. Divide and simplify. I keep getting the answer of 2 but when I check it I get an underlined 2 (which I can't remember what the underline is for) with one calculator and 1/7r^2 on the other. My brain is broken.

[Lynx]

2/r divided by 14/r = 2/r TIMES r/14.  Cross-multiply and there you have it.

[Lynx]

By the way, a good way to check your answer is to substitute a number for the variable and see if it matches up.  Doesn't matter what number, just so long as you get the same value for r as you would have in the original.

So to work the problem out:
2/r divided by 14/r = 2/r times r/14 = 2r/14r = 1/7. 

Now to check... let's imagine r = 2, solely for simplicity's sake.

2 over 2 divided by 14 over 2 = 2 over 2 TIMES 2 over 14 = 4/28 = 1/7.

If you had an r in the result (if they had not canceled each other out) it would have worked just as well, solely for substituting to check.