What's the easiest way to remember to do F.O.I.L. in algebra??
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If you recall the acronym, then you're halfway there. You should probably practice with the problems, saying the words "first, outer, inner, last" to yourself as you do each problem. Then it should become second nature.\n\nThe "FOIL" method is really a "checklist" to make sure you're taking into account all terms in the expressions you're multiplying together. It should be easier to remember because the acronym is a familiar word - in other words, you could do "FIOL" or "LIOF" and get the same result, but you probably won't remember that acronym as easily. I hope "FOIL" doesn't cause you to think about wrapping and baking a potato. Heh heh.....\n\n\nAn example:\n\n(x - 3)(x + 4)\n\nSay to yourself "first," then point at the x's - now multiply them to get x^2 and then write it down.\n\nSay to yourself "outer," then point to the first x and the "+ 4" - now multiply them to get +4x and then write it down after the x^2.\n\nSay to yourself "inner," then point to the "- 3" and the second x - now multiply them to get -3x and then write it down after the expression "x^2 + 4x".\n\nSay to yourself "last," then point to the "- 3" and "+ 4" - now multiply them to get -12 and then write it down after the expression "x^2 + 4x - 3x".\n\nWhat you'll now have is "x^2 + 4x - 3x - 12," and simplifying shows that the "+ 4x - 3x" portion yields "+x," so your final expression is "x^2 + x - 12".
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The easiest way to remember Chemistry equations: is to write it down and make notes on it.\n\nThe easiest way to learn biological terms is also to write it down - instead of writing down its meaning, try writing a sentence using that word. If you add humor to the sentence - it will be more easier for you to remember.\n\nTo understand the theory behind both - give names to the terms involved and try imagining it in your mind.\n\nExample: Say an "Electrolytic Solution" is a lake, the "Electrodes are Trees" etc. etc... and try imagining something happening.. it is easier to remember it that way!
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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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Try this:\n\nhttp://www.algebra.com/
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"just need to memorize all the formulas and keep practicing maths even if u dont get it... it helps in long run.."\n\nThat is terrible advice. Do not listen to that. That may be a way to pass math classes, but it is not a way of understanding math. (I refuse, to this day to memorize the quadratic formula) I guess it depends on what exactly you are struggling with. Algebra is probably the one that gets a lot of people, and once you don't understand that, you're kinda screwed on calculus & all others that follow.
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Practice.  First off, you have to show ALL of your work.  If you can't write it down, you don't understand.  Saying "I do it in my head" doesn't cut it.  Explain how to do a problem that you already know how to do to someone else.  Mathematical concepts are cumulative so you have to understand how to do one type of problem before moving on to the next.\n\nI know that most math textbook, especially grade school, have too many review problems and not enough problems dealing with the new concept being introduced.  Therefore do all of the homework problems, not just those assigned.  After you get papers back, figure out why you didn't get the correct answer on those you missed.  What step did you miss?  Did you make a mistake in arithmetic?  Did you miss a critical piece of information needed to solve the problem?  Did you try to use some information that really wasn't needed?\n\nThe biggest problem most people have with math is that they think that they have to get the answer right away.  That is fine for simple addition and subtraction.  But think about long division.  If you follow the process and don't rush, it may take awhile but the answer eventually comes.  Same idea goes for simplifying algebraic equations, doing trigonometry proofs, solving quadratic equations, calculus derivatives, integrals, and differential equations.  Take is slow, do what you know, and figure out what you don't.
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sadly, there is no easy way to remember how to do integrals.  integrating is a major, bigtime pain in the ass.  for this reason people buy books of tables of integrals - they are quite literally a whole book filled with integrals of various forms, with solutions.  very useful if you have to do them a lot.\n\nalso, wolfram research, who create the mathematica software, have an online integrator that usually works (but sometimes gives you ridiculous answers, so use with care):  http://integrals.wolfram.com/\n\nas for programming - numerical methods for doing calculus are pretty easy.  if you have a function and want to integrate it, just divide it up into a bunch of rectangular slices, where the height of the rectangle is the value of the function in the middle of the slice, and the width of the slice is as small as you need it to be.  then just add all the areas up.  the smaller the width, the more accurate the calculation will be, but the longer it will take, so your accuracy is limited only by your patience and the speed of your computer.\n\na slightly more accurate method is to approximate the top of the rectangle with a parabola - this is called simpson's method:  http://spiff.rit.edu/classes/phys317/lectures/num_integ2/num_integ2.html\n\nthough quite honestly, computers are so fast these days that it's hardly worth the bother of figuring it out.  just using more rectangular slices and letting it run for a few minutes should almost always do the trick.\n\ncheers
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You mean Roman numerals? Here's an easy way to remember them:\n\nIt's Very eXciting, Linda Cried During Math (I V X L C D M).\n\nThen the values are 1 and 5 over and over again:\n1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500, 1000\n\nSo you get I=1, V=5, X=10, L=50, C=100, D=500, M=1000\n\nIf a smaller number comes before a larger one, you subtract. (Example: IV=4)\n\nIf a smaller number comes AFTER a larger one, you add. (Example: VI=6)
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well, you could find a multiplication table and memorize it (that's what I did in 3rd grade). It's realyl very useful to memoize it, because if you know all the basic multiplication formulas, then you've got it all set!\n\nI would also suggest printing out an already-filled-out muliplication table, memorizing it, and then puttinjg white-out or cancelling out the answers, and trying to fill them out yourself.\n\nI've included a few sources that might help you learn the multiplication table...Hope this helps!
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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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Use acronyms to help you remember the notes/chords, it'll be much easier.
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12X^2+x-6\n Remember FOIL
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I believe the best way to teach someone algebra is to focus on the core skills, and make sure that this person has mastered each skill, one at a time.\n\nFirst you need to be sure that this person has mastered all the key math skills leading up to algebra, including:\nmultiplication, division, addition, and subtraction; \nfractions; \norder of operations; \nnegative numbers;\ncommutative property  5 + 6 = 6 + 5; and\ndistributive property  2*(10 + 4) = 2*10 + 2*4\nIf the student doesn't master these skills before moving forward, math will forever be a frustrating and difficult subject.\n\n\nA common mistake many people make in teaching algebra is not appreciating all the new concepts that one needs to understand before handling even the easiest problems.  Math can be easy for most students if you teach one skill at a time, and give them a chance to practice and master each skill before moving on.\n\nI've tutored many students, and this is the approach I've used successfully.  I give many, many example problems until I know a skill is fully mastered before moving to the next skill.  I usually follow this sequence of topics:\n\n1.  The symbol for multiplication is no longer an "X"\nX is used as a variable in algebra, so students have to stop thinking of it as a multiplication sign.  Give problems using a dot as the multiplication sign.\n[MANY practice problems]\n\n\n2. The inverse of operations:  How do you undo an operation?\n27 + 3\nIf you want to get the 27 alone, how do you get rid of the 3?\nThe opposite of addition is subtraction, so you subtract 3:\n27 + 3 - 3 = 27\nAnd other operations:\n27 - 3 \n27 * 3\n27 / 3\n[MANY practice problems]\n\n\n3. Handling unknown variables\nVariables are a new concept, so many students get scared when dealing with letters in math.\nBegin with easy questions that they're familiar with:\n5 * 4 = X;  find X\n21 + 4 = X;  find X\n[MANY practice problems]\n\n\n4. Some harder problems with variables, still not using algebra yet\nX + 4 = 6; find X\n(What number plus 4 is 6?)\nX * 3 = 12; find X\n(What number times 3 is 12?)\n[MANY practice problems]\n\n\n5. Solving those same easy problems using algebra by performing the same operation to both sides of an equation in order to get X alone.\nX + 4 = 6; find X\nYou want to get X alone, so you undo the "+4" by subtracting FROM BOTH SIDES\nX + 4 - 4 = 6 - 4\nX = 2\n[MANY practice problems]\n\n\n6. Handling multiple operations:  Undo the addition or subtraction first, then the multiplication or division.\n4*X + 15 = 23\nYou want to get X alone, so you subtract 15 from both sides:\n4*X + 15 - 15 = 23 - 15\n4*X = 8\nThen divide both sides by 4:\n4*X/4 = 8/4\nX = 2\n[MANY practice problems]\n\n\nMastering this level of basic algebra takes the brightest students less than 30 minutes.  Any student who has already mastered all the pre-algebra skills can master basic algebra through skill 5 in under an hour.  Skill 6 can take a few hours of practice.
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Multiplication and division are basically just a matter of memorization.  I know if you're just learning it, its hard.  I remember having trouble as well when I first started.  But keep at it.  It will get frustrating at times, but keep at it.  The problem with math is that as you go farther, you need to remember everything you've already learned.  But otherwise, it can be real easy.  Just keep at it and you'll do fine.
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I suggest that you do ALL of the homework the same day it is assigned. Review that homework the next day BEFORE moving on to the next assignment to help memorize what you have done. If you have problems figuring out which formula to use, just memorize what formula does what. DO NOT use a calculator to do anything more than simple math. You won't learn a thing by programming your calculator to do it for you. ASK QUESTIONS in class if you don't understand something or need help in any way. Attend free tutoring sessions offered by your math department. Most colleges offer it. If they don't offer it PAY FOR IT from a tutor recommended BY THE MATH DEPARTMENT. Don't allow just anyone to tutor you, they may teach you bad habits.
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No easy way to memorize...Just constantly using them will make them easier to remember.\nMake flash cards...place them randomly about the house,like the fridge, bathroom mirror, car seat, etc.   Before you cna use that object to must try to name the ion.  Flip the card to the other side to make you do the reverse the next time.
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Here are some good websites. I have to freshen up my algebra also , and it helped a lot.\n\nwww.algebra.help.com\nwww.about.com\nwww.mathforum.org\nwww.tutorial.math.lamar.edu\nwww.clc.mnscu.edu\nwww.library.thinkquest.org\nwww.gomath.com \n\nA lot of them are with printable worksheets.\n\nI hope that I could help a little.\nHave fun with studying.:-)\n\nJ.Z