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#676 2011-01-10 12:21:26
- misheeru
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Um, can we subtract 6xy - 4xy?
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#677 2011-01-10 12:23:10
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Are they like terms?
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#678 2011-01-10 12:23:50
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Mhmm.
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#679 2011-01-10 12:25:05
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
What means Mhmmm? Do it and be quick about it.
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#680 2011-01-10 12:28:31
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Mhmm = yes, yeah, sure
The final answer is 12x ²y ² + 2xy - 2?
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#681 2011-01-10 12:30:01
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
That is correct. Get another one, right away!
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
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#682 2011-01-10 12:33:22
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Actually, I have to go but I will do one more...
(a + 3)(a - 2)
= a² - 2a + 3a + 1
How does that look? (before I simplify)
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#683 2011-01-10 12:36:14
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
What is with the 1?
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#684 2011-01-10 12:37:52
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
The last terms? 3 and - 2?
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#685 2011-01-10 12:39:03
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Hmmm. You multiply, you do not add.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
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#686 2011-01-10 12:41:45
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
*facepalm*
In that case it is -6
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#687 2011-01-10 12:44:40
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Okay, please put it all together into a coherent answer.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
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#688 2011-01-10 12:46:25
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
a ²- 2a + 3a - 6
can we combine -2a and 3a?
So we have a² - a - 6?
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#689 2011-01-10 12:48:46
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Woops, watch those signs.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#690 2011-01-10 12:49:08
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Sorry, a² + a - 6
Darn I was not quick enough, but I caught that before you told me. 
Last edited by misheeru (2011-01-10 12:49:39)
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#691 2011-01-10 12:51:00
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Very good. Give me more!
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#692 2011-01-10 12:52:21
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Where is your "please", young man?
(just kidding)
I am sorry but I really DO have to go, but I promise I will not return empty handed.
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#693 2011-01-10 12:54:18
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Okay, but tough guys do not say please.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#694 2011-01-10 12:55:16
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Apparently. In that case, tough guys will also get no dinner.
Alright, see you! Have a good night!
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#695 2011-01-10 12:57:05
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Tough guys have to make their own dinner. They have to burn it by themselves.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#696 2011-01-11 05:59:04
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Funny Hi guys.
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#697 2011-01-11 06:19:14
- misheeru
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
How manly bobbym...
Hi Sarah!
Bobbym,
how does (2x - 3y)(4x - y) for the next problem?
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#698 2011-01-11 08:08:59
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Hi misheeru;
That is fine but I do not see your answer or your work.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#699 2011-01-12 06:39:19
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
I am aware, I was just double-checking if the problem was good with you or not.
Mmkay...
(2x - 3y)(4x - y)
*F* (2x)(4x) = 8x²
*O* (2x)(y) = 2xy
*I* (-3y)(4x) = -12yx
*L* (4x)(y) = 4xy
= 8x² + 2xy - 12yx + 4xy
How does that look so far?
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#700 2011-01-12 06:48:08
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Re: Equations with parenthesis?
Hi;
Not so good. That last one is a little funky.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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