Why can't I do Algebra?  PLs help find error.?
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x is age 5 years ago.  so x = 7.  age now is x + 5 = 12
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programs that do algebra are not that common.\nI know two names: Maple and Mathematica. \n\nHowever learning to use them might be harder than learning high-school math.
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you need to practice mathematical equations... you won't have a computer conected to yahoo answers when you'll have your maths test!
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Free Video lessons!   \nForum/Help Center  Ask for help and help others \nand much more\nhttp://www.algebra.com/
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something may be wrong. if you can't do anything else, i suggest reseting the calculator. Go to 2nd, then the plus sign. Go to reset, then default, and yes. It should work.
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I had taken algebra. Past tense.\nI ran versions of both sentence structures thru Microsoft Words grammar checker, and it didn't flag either one.
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Try these websites: http://www.algebrahelp.com/lessons/\nhttp://www.sparknotes.com/math/#algebra1\n\nI hope I helped. Good Luck!
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We can use faux-algebra to solve these. You probably haven't taken algebra yet. With algebra these would be extremely easy to solve. It's why algebra was invented.\n\na. 16 x ___ has to be -42, because if we add 51 to it we get 9. Thus, ____ has to be -42/16, or -21/8.\n\nb. 2 x ____ has to be 22 - 9 x _____, because if we subtract 8 from it we get 14 - 9 x ____. And 22 has to be 11 x ____, because if we subtract 9 x ____ from it we get 2 x ____. Thus, ____ has to be 22/11, or 2.\n\nc. 9 x ___ has to be 3 x ____ + 3, because if we add 2 to it we get 3 x ___ + 5.  And 3 has to be 6 x ____, becuase if we add 3 x ____ to it we get 9 x ____. Thus, ____ has to be 3/6, or 1/2.\n\nWith algebra, no such thinking would be required. You just plug in the formulas and grind away. You'll see when you study algebra.
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If you're taking the course through a bricks-and-mortar college, see if the college has math tutors available.  \nIf you're taking the course online or your school does not have tutors, there are websites online with free worksheets to help you with troubling concepts. Try one of the following or search google for "algebra help":\n\nhttp://www.algebrahelp.com/lessons/\nhttp://www.algebra.com/\nhttp://www.purplemath.com/\n\nIf it's really troubling you and worksheets just aren't cutting it, try purchasing a game from Best Buy or another computer store that focuses on Algebra skills.  They really do help.
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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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Look up "Algebra Solved 2005" or "algebrator", these two programs not only solve problems, but they give step by step solutions for understanding. they have tutorials and practice test. I went from knowing none to fairly advanced in a few weeks.
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Actually, that's untrue.  You don't need to be a mathematician to need to use algebra.  Algebra helps you calculate many things and solve problems relating to groceries, finance, construction and much more.  I agree, it is tough and often boring to learn, however it is quite useful.
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meaning it can't be expressed algebraically
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I know you're probably feeling overwhelmed with algebra, but the best thing you can do is to spend some time with an online ALGEBRA tutorial.  The really good tutorials go through every single step to get to a solution, which will review the prealgebra concepts that might be rusty for you.  I'd recommend something that has a brief lesson format, with examples, then some practice problems to make sure you're doing it correctly.\n\nI teach algebra, and these are a few of my favorites.  If my kids can't understand it the way I'm saying it, I'll check these sites to be able to explain a concept in a different way:\n\nhttp://www.PurpleMath.com is probably the best Algebra site out there.  \nMath Courses Online has some demo lessons at http://www.mathcourses.com/demos.html\nMath.com's pre-algebra section http://www.math.com/homeworkhelp/PreAlgebra.html has Examples, lessons and practice problems\n\nThe previous answerer mentioned Dr. Math which is also a favorite of mine.
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Try this:\n\nhttp://www.algebra.com/
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u can't devide by (a-b) as (a-b)=0
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i'd love to help but i'm having trouble with it myself\n\nuse ur math textbook it will have it unless ur math book say algebra and is red ( that my alg. book and it doesn't help) \n\nSRY good luck