11-06-2009, 06:12 PM | #4801 |
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three geeks a-leaping
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11-06-2009, 06:14 PM | #4802 |
UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION
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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."
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11-06-2009, 06:15 PM | #4803 |
I hear them call the tide
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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
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11-06-2009, 06:15 PM | #4804 |
Come on, cat.
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You guys are awesome. Still gonna look into that tutor...
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11-06-2009, 06:16 PM | #4805 |
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heehee. bet i'm the only one with a PhD in the acquisition of algebraic-type problem-solving skills, though! eh? eh?
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11-06-2009, 06:17 PM | #4806 |
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employ me. Field trip to algebra tutor once a week....
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11-06-2009, 06:22 PM | #4807 |
Come on, cat.
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Are you willing to relocate for very little pay and no benefits?
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11-06-2009, 06:57 PM | #4808 |
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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, 07:04 PM | #4809 |
Encroaching on your decrees
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11-06-2009, 07:09 PM | #4810 |
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Anyone else think Dar's been stalking this type of post for a while?
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11-06-2009, 08:47 PM | #4811 |
I know, right?
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I have to put a cat down. You know what I mean.
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11-06-2009, 09:50 PM | #4812 | |
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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.
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11-06-2009, 10:28 PM | #4813 |
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I'm so sorry, Juni. That really sucks.
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11-06-2009, 10:43 PM | #4814 |
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Aaawww....Juni. That sucks. He/she can go chase mice in kitty heaven with mine that have gone the same route.
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11-06-2009, 11:19 PM | #4815 |
dar512 is now Pete Zicato
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Mostly just white and nerdy. But I've also had practice recently helping the darlets with homework.
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