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pinkdaisy

Member

Registered: 2011-10-13

Posts: 1

Introduction pinkdaisy

Hello everyone

I am new here and need to learn algebra. I have returned to school after being out for more than 35 years. I have never had algebra in my life. I have tried buying books to help me learn but they tend to be too technical and I end up frustrated and lost.

I have to start from the very beginning. The most math I have ever had was the basics; add, subtract, multiple and divide so this is going to be a challenge. If anyone has any knowledge that will help me please feel free to put it up. All help is welcome.

This site was recommended by a friend. She said there may be other sites that will help too.

bobbym

bumpkin

From: Bumpkinland

Registered: 2009-04-12

Posts: 109,606

Re: Introduction pinkdaisy

Hi pinkdaisy;

Welcome to the forum. Do you have a book you are learning out of? Are you in some kind of algebra course?

You can start here.

http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/index.html

At the first sign of danger, bring your questions right back here. I will assist, or someone else will.

I admire your courage.

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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.

MathsIsFun

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Registered: 2005-01-21

Posts: 7,713

Re: Introduction pinkdaisy

Hi pinkdaisy, and welcome.

Start where bobbym suggested, and do the questions at the bottom of each page.

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"The physicists defer only to mathematicians, and the mathematicians defer only to God ..."  - Leon M. Lederman

Bob

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Registered: 2010-06-20

Posts: 10,623

Re: Introduction pinkdaisy

hi pinkdaisy

Welcome to the forum.

Yes, you'll get help here.  Just try to be as clear as you can about what you are stuck on. 

This site was recommended by a friend.

We thank your friend for this kindness and praise her (?) wisdom. 

Bob

Last edited by Bob (2011-10-13 21:03:53)

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Sarah Rebekah

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Registered: 2011-09-25

Posts: 540

Re: Introduction pinkdaisy

Welcome to the forum

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Jai Ganesh

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Registered: 2005-06-28

Posts: 48,423

Re: Introduction pinkdaisy

Hi pinkdaisy,

Welcome to the forum!

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It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

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anonimnystefy

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From: Harlan's World

Registered: 2011-05-23

Posts: 16,049

Re: Introduction pinkdaisy

hi pinkdaisy

welcome to the forum!!!

all questions are welcome here!

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anky2930

Member

Registered: 2012-03-27

Posts: 21

Re: Introduction pinkdaisy

Hi Pinkdaisy,
Welcome to the forum. Maths is fun when you try to learn it.So, Just give it a try.

Last edited by anky2930 (2012-04-03 18:35:02)