why can't i catch up on my algebra?
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I had this problem last year. Here's what I did,\nGo to your teacher and tell him/her you really need to catch up/do better in this class and you are going to do whatever it takes to do that.\nAsk if there is any extra credit you can do to improve your grade or if there is any way to cut back on the work to catch up. Go to tutoring if your school offers it. Do your work on the weekends, thats right tell the best friend and boy friend no movies this saturday. I hope this helps.
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If its tomorrow, I think it's a bit late to be studying.  :)\n\nI'd say solving equations.  Adding and subtracting multiple equations (ie...:\n\n 2x+4\n-4x+y\n--------\n-2x+y+4
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i don't know i have an a- in math do yuo listen to your teacher and pay attention
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I had a terrible time in algebra in ninth grade. Having a conference with the teacher to find out where I wasn't "getting it" did the trick. I didn't know what "1n" meant! I asked the teacher, and she patiently said, "it's the same as "n." That really opened my eyes. I hadn't figured that out, so it was like a light bulb going on!  For you, it may be something as simple, and so difficult if you aren't thinking mathematically. Math anxiety is a terrible thing.\n\nBy the way, I eventually got an A+ in calculus...me! I'd never have believed it.
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Hmm. It could just be something like forgetting a parenthesis. Let's go through it step by step:\n\nThe quadratic formula is:\n\n[ -b +/- sqrt(b^2-4ac) ] / 2a\n\nBecause of the +/-, we will have two equations:\n\n[ -b + sqrt(b^2-4ac) ] / 2a\nand\n[ -b - sqrt(b^2-4ac) ] / 2a\n\nThe equation is x^2 + 3x - 84 = 0\na = 1\nb = 3\nc = (-84)\n\nSo we have:\n[ -3 + sqrt(3^2-4(1)(-84)) ] / 2(1)\nand\n[ -3 - sqrt(3^2-4(1)(-84)) ] / 2(1)\n\n[ -3 + sqrt(345) ] / 2\nand\n[ -3 - sqrt(345) ] / 2\n\n7.78709\nand\n-10.7871
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Is this a new program in your school district? Regardless, it seems to me that if you pass a course for high school credit, especially with an A or B, you shouldn't have to repeat it once you reach high school.\n\nIs your brother the jealous type? If so, I wouldn't put too much stake in what he said. Don't let him nor anyone else hold you back from trying out Algebra II as a HS freshman.\n\nMore power to you! \n\nI'm envious because my school system (8th grade class of 1980!) offered only general math up through 8th grade, though I and a few others were allowed a chance to complete Algebra I in the first semester and Geometry in the second semester as freshmen.\n\n\n\nBut to repeat:\n\nDO NOT LET ANYONE ELSE HOLD YOU BACK.
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algebra is practically easy...i myself am in algebra one, and im in 7th grade, if you have the math book for it, inside is a URL for an internet site that you can go to for extra help on the concepts and skills, and it won't just give you the answers, it will work out the problem with you, to let you know what to improve on.
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I don't think you will find it hard. They usually start from the basics even in college. But you have to visit the prof or tutors outside the class to be clear on some things.\n\nGo for it if you want to take it.\n\nI disagree with most of the answers below -  I took algebra in college and the first couple of weeks is usually a refresh of what is thought in high school. It dosen't start getting difficult until later on in the semester. Maybe I'm just smart but Algebra is one of the easiest form of math.
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i do. i have geometry honors now and i hate it soooo much there are toooo many theorems to remember i wish i could go back and do algebra again.
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i have  a book about algebra..... and some website...see if they could help u
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Wow, there is a lot here!  I'll start with some tips for solving algebra problems.  The first thing you should always remember is to play the equal game.  Whenever you add, subtract, multiply, or divide, you should do the same to the other side.  The other tip is to use the order of operations when simplifying.  Remember the sentence: Please excuse my dear Aunt Sally.  The initial letters of each word stands for the order of operations.  Do the Parenthesis first, followed by the Exponents, then Multiplication or Division, and Addition and/or subtraction next.  Finally, you should always simplify first using the order of operations before you start shifting numbers from one side of the = to the other.  \n\nI'm not going to work all of these problems, but I'll show you a few to get you started.\n\n1)\n3x-7 = 2   Add 7 to both sides\n3x = 9   Divide by 3\nx = 3\n\n4)\n6x - 3 = 2x - (4-3)/3   Simplify the stuff inside the parenthesis first\n6x - 3 = 2x - 1/3  Add 3 to both sides\n6x = 2x - 5/3  Subtract 2x from both sides\n4x = -5/3  Multiply both sides by 3\n12x = -5  Divide both sides by 12\nx = -12/5\n\nI hope this helps.  Good luck!
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Yes, i learned basic algebra in junior high.\nI see no reason why a high school senior would be incapable of learning it.
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Now keep in mind I am a recent college graduate...but I remember when I took Algebra 2, I struggled some...ended up with like a B (I think..hard to remember those details).  I did much better with Geometry though-so thats cool. I enjoy math though-isn't that ironic? I did very well in college though.
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http://purplemath.com/modules/index.htm\n\nis an awesome resource for all kinds of algebra topics, even ones you may have forgotten and need to brush up on.\n\nTake a look at that one.\nUMRmathmajor
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1.Read the text, slowly and clear ur concepts in between\n2.Read again briskly, underlining the important points.\n3.Make notes of any extras that u know, or u find hard to remember.\n4.Study's shud have a regular regime, give proper 2 hrs if u're not in high-school, otherwise make it 4 hrs., its important.\nFruits are gained either by regular studies/by mugging up to gain marks, i dont like the latter, bcos its not long time, u have to make a start, sticking on to the method above, gradually u'd increase ur speed of learning, and u'll do more in less time.Good Luck!!!!!\nYa n i forgot the maths-well u do sums, solve problems...start from 2 per day to 100 per day, first clear main concepts, n have a command over elementary mathematics...go further n solve problems, its laborious, but fruitful, u wont need to clear concepts again n again if ur basic is strong.Make it strong now or  never, u shud take anyquestion in the book, and start, try teaching maths to juniors, it really helps.
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I have similar problems.  My problem is just being sloppy with calculations and numbers.  I just have difficulty paying attention.  If you continue with mathematics, you may never see a mumber larger than 30 or so after your sophmore year.  You will be dealing with proofs and theroms and the basic structures of math.\n\nMeanwhile, what has helped me is writing down every step, so my teacher can see what I tried to do, and give me partial credit.  After I am done, (or right away on multiple choice tests, or problems with lots of numbers),  I check my answer.  Devise little checks that make sense to you.  In equations, plug simple to solve numbers in the result.  In division, multiply things together.  It often takes less time to check an answer than solve it again.  Also, try to figure out exactly what mistakes you tend to make.  then you know where to focus your attention in checking work.  Solve things two different ways.  Perhaps by graphing and then algebraically.  (This may get you brownie points.)\n\nDon't worry too much.In college I have seen math teachers often make errors on the board, so they know how easy it is to do.  These same teachers will cut you some slack too.
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I would be very surprised if you could do that. Algebra I, algebra II, geometry, and trigonometry classes are available separately because they are very different from each other. They also get harder as you go up to the next level.