OMG, this thread gives me a headache
I CANNOT STAND MATH! (I suck at it)
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Algebra is stupid
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My head hurts!
Originally Posted by Going Nova
Are you trying to confuse me?
Why the heck cant you just say 1500 Divided by 200 = 7.5?? I dont mind algebra but the way things are worded to make it harder is silly! When I was in my algebra classes I switched everything they gave me into the way I saw it! hence 200* x =1500, I know I can say 1500/200 =7.5!Originally Posted by lunasmom
Only when you're working on parallel universesI quit math after they introduced imaginary numbers. I kept arguing with the teacher saying that if the numbers are only imaginary then how can we know the result is real???
Other than that I use to love algebra. Math in general strengthens us our cognitive ability. For example the ability to get into a car and navigate ourselves around, find shortcuts etc. For example, without math, you wouldn't have the computer in front of you. Without 1s and 0s and having the ability to know 0,2,4,8,16,32,64, for RAM and such IT people would not exist.
It also has use with our bank accounts. Having algebra allows you to say to yourself: I can afford to put away $200 per month. I need to save $1500 for my Spring Break. How many months will it take to save this much?
So then 200 * x = 1500...so then x = 7.5 months.
Well put! I aced calculus, so read on only if you'd like.
You are not just doing arithmetic but solving for x. For example:
7x-5 = 15 + 4x -5
7x - 5 +5 = 15 + 4x
7x = 15 + 4x
7x - 4x = 15
3x = 15
x = 5
Here is an example of imaginary numbers and how they are used in the real world. It is really somewhat technical. I liked the snow plow example. It is really used in real life in electrical engineering and physics.
http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/view/53606.html
Love love love Math, but I have a BA in English.
I am really enjoying this thread.
I remember trying to figure something out in Neopets. I wanted to know how many neopoints (currency) I needed in my bank account in order to get 10,000 neopoints back in daily interest (the interest is listed as yearly). I got excited just because I knew I needed formulas.
I figured I needed around 26 million neopoints (I'm halfway there!) to get 10,000 back in interest.
I am really enjoying this thread.
I remember trying to figure something out in Neopets. I wanted to know how many neopoints (currency) I needed in my bank account in order to get 10,000 neopoints back in daily interest (the interest is listed as yearly). I got excited just because I knew I needed formulas.
I figured I needed around 26 million neopoints (I'm halfway there!) to get 10,000 back in interest.
This thread makes my head hurt.
I have to say... I LOVE this thread! I'm a total math geek.
Amy, if you ever need in person help remember I'm only a 20minute drive away!Originally Posted by luvmycat1
I'd rather x remain a mystery.Unfortunately I have to take Basic Algebra for college and I stink so bad I have to take a refresher course in Pre Algebra.
Sigh...
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butzie;2197326 said:
In that case, let's throw out geometry and trigonometry too.Originally Posted by luvmycat1
I don't understand why they have to take simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; throw it together in a weird way and make you break it down in to steps to solve it.What is the point of Algebra?
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Hey I'm all for that.Originally Posted by Persi & Alley
In that case, let's throw out geometry and trigonometry too.
I am so bad at math it's crazy, I have avoided math for most of my adult life if I can and will probably continue to for the rest of it.
I loved Algebra!! I can still recite the pathagoryan theorum sadly enough... What was AWFUL was trig!!! I never was good at that.
Algebra - my favourite subject. I would do all my homework and save Algebra for last because I loved doing it.
My take on it was that it made you think and figure things out which exercises those little grey cells.
My take on it was that it made you think and figure things out which exercises those little grey cells.
I love, love, love algebra!
I was a Math major for 2 years in college. I love geometry and statistics also. Calculus wasn't my favorite, but it was Differential Equations that made me run screaming.
