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Undertoad · 11-06-2009, 05:12 PM

three geeks a-leaping

Clodfobble · 11-06-2009, 05:14 PM

Ha! I was halfway to typing an answer, and then I figured "it's been too many minutes since I opened the thread, I guarantee someone's already jumped on this."

monster · 11-06-2009, 05:15 PM

just remember each time you have to do the same to both sides, and let the terms you want to get rid of dictate what you do.

so after you have got all the like terms together (in quadratic equations all the xsquareds would be together too, giving you three types of terms)....

first look to get rid of the number term on the side with the Xs. in this case we have a +22 we don't want

then in the next step we know what 34Xs are, but we only want one, so divide by 34. just remember to do the same to each side

jinx · 11-06-2009, 05:15 PM

You guys are awesome. Still gonna look into that tutor...

monster · 11-06-2009, 05:16 PM

heehee. bet i'm the only one with a PhD in the acquisition of algebraic-type problem-solving skills, though! eh? eh?

monster · 11-06-2009, 05:17 PM

employ me. Field trip to algebra tutor once a week....

jinx · 11-06-2009, 05:22 PM

Are you willing to relocate for very little pay and no benefits?

skysidhe · 11-06-2009, 05:57 PM

My son is a wiz at math too. I barely squeaked by college algebra. I think I got a mercy pass. I tried and tried to get it but didn't. I remember it being a lot like UT was doing. ( Yeah I know that's elementary)

I think monsters method sounded the simplest. I could actually understand it. I think you'd be a good teacher monster.

The problem is I think the formulas need to be like UT's? They way the schools want or wanted you to do them was in that strict formation?

Not that it matters. Jinx got her answer. I am just curious..always.

hehe @ 3 geeks a leaping

limey · 11-06-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

three geeks a-leaping

haggis!

limey · 11-06-2009, 06:09 PM

Anyone else think Dar's been stalking this type of post for a while?

Juniper · 11-06-2009, 07:47 PM

I have to put a cat down. You know what I mean.

monster · 11-06-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skysidhe

My son is a wiz at math too. I barely squeaked by college algebra. I think I got a mercy pass. I tried and tried to get it but didn't. I remember it being a lot like UT was doing. ( Yeah I know that's elementary)

I think monsters method sounded the simplest. I could actually understand it. I think you'd be a good teacher monster.

The problem is I think the formulas need to be like UT's? They way the schools want or wanted you to do them was in that strict formation?

Not that it matters. Jinx got her answer. I am just curious..always.

hehe @ 3 geeks a leaping

all three of us (me dar and toadie) did the same thing, I just explained it at 6th grade level. actually, I do teach math, I just don't get paid for it

. I'd be a crap real teacher -I'd kill the little shits if I had them for an extended period of time.

And as for what the schools want -Jinx is the school

It really is a good idea to get a tutor, though Jinx -and get one who really loves math. Half the battle with the kids I work with is that all their life they've heard that math is boring and hard so it's an uphill battle before they've even found out what it's really all about ....plus by the time they reached this point, if they've been in a standard school system, even the ones who did enjoy math have been bored to tears by having "math facts" drummed into them and doing gazillions of basic problems so everybody knows math r srs subject.

Yes, I'm a little passionate about this, how did you guess?

Sorry about your cat, Juni.

Pie · 11-06-2009, 09:28 PM

I'm so sorry, Juni. That really sucks.

Queen of the Ryche · 11-06-2009, 09:43 PM

Aaawww....Juni. That sucks. He/she can go chase mice in kitty heaven with mine that have gone the same route.

dar512 · 11-06-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by limey

Anyone else think Dar's been stalking this type of post for a while?

Mostly just white and nerdy. But I've also had practice recently helping the darlets with homework.

11-06-2009, 05:14 PM	#4802
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Ha! I was halfway to typing an answer, and then I figured "it's been too many minutes since I opened the thread, I guarantee someone's already jumped on this." __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

11-06-2009, 05:15 PM	#4803
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	just remember each time you have to do the same to both sides, and let the terms you want to get rid of dictate what you do. so after you have got all the like terms together (in quadratic equations all the xsquareds would be together too, giving you three types of terms).... first look to get rid of the number term on the side with the Xs. in this case we have a +22 we don't want then in the next step we know what 34Xs are, but we only want one, so divide by 34. just remember to do the same to each side __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-06-2009, 05:15 PM	#4804
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	You guys are awesome. Still gonna look into that tutor... __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

11-06-2009, 05:16 PM	#4805
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	heehee. bet i'm the only one with a PhD in the acquisition of algebraic-type problem-solving skills, though! eh? eh? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-06-2009, 05:17 PM	#4806
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	employ me. Field trip to algebra tutor once a week.... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-06-2009, 05:12 PM	#4801
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	three geeks a-leaping

11-06-2009, 05:22 PM	#4807
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Are you willing to relocate for very little pay and no benefits? __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

11-06-2009, 05:57 PM	#4808
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	My son is a wiz at math too. I barely squeaked by college algebra. I think I got a mercy pass. I tried and tried to get it but didn't. I remember it being a lot like UT was doing. ( Yeah I know that's elementary) I think monsters method sounded the simplest. I could actually understand it. I think you'd be a good teacher monster. The problem is I think the formulas need to be like UT's? They way the schools want or wanted you to do them was in that strict formation? Not that it matters. Jinx got her answer. I am just curious..always. hehe @ 3 geeks a leaping

11-06-2009, 06:09 PM	#4810
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11-06-2009, 07:47 PM	#4811
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	I have to put a cat down. You know what I mean.

11-06-2009, 09:28 PM	#4813
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	I'm so sorry, Juni. That really sucks. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

11-06-2009, 09:43 PM	#4814
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	Aaawww....Juni. That sucks. He/she can go chase mice in kitty heaven with mine that have gone the same route. __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

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