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#1 Re: Introductions » Need help with basic math » 2014-09-06 22:58:45

Hmmm, I got that wrong for some reason. I was meant to include the brackets.

Maybe I misunderstood the question.

#2 Re: Introductions » Need help with basic math » 2014-09-06 19:27:32

Problem. Reciprocal of x^2
Why isn't the answer just 1/x^2 ? Why is it (1/x)^2 ?

#3 Re: Introductions » Need help with basic math » 2014-09-06 18:30:19

Thank you.
That would've been tough learning without the online resources of today. Good to know i'm not the only one who started from scratch.

#4 Re: Introductions » Need help with basic math » 2014-09-06 18:25:35

So i'm doing negative exponents and it refers to reciprocals but I can't find a link to explain reciprocals

#5 Re: Introductions » Need help with basic math » 2014-09-06 18:22:30

bobbym wrote:

Hi canicoll;

I have heard of and seen many different ways to learn math. All of them work. The first and simplest idea I can give is right here:

I have been going through Mathsisfun and mathopolis and quite often I get stuck on what to attack next after learning something.

Post them in here and ask for help.

So just keep doing what i'm doing? Ok.
I'm doing exponents right now and at the bottom of the page are "Here's more" links. So just click and go at random?

Agnishom wrote:

Hi;

Welcome to Math Is Fun Forum!

What is your favorite color?

Depends what the object is

#6 Introductions » Need help with basic math » 2014-09-06 18:08:29

canicoll
Replies: 15

Hi all,
I never had the opportunity to study when I was young as my parents believed work was more important than school and now I am much, much older, I would like to learn.
I want to study a degree in engineering eventually but I have some learning to do before I can apply for Uni and I am also thinking about joining the army.
My short term goal? I would like to start a Year 12 equivalance course in October if that is possible.
I have been going through Mathsisfun and mathopolis and quite often I get stuck on what to attack next after learning something.
Does anyone have a structure for learning math? Where to start and how to progress through each area is slowing me down.

If anyone could offer some advice it would be appreciated.

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