Question

is anyone here fluent in algebra? lol

I remember very little about algebra and need some refresh study to pass the entry exam for nursing. if you can help me out, give me a shout. thanks :)

Answer 1

Yesh!! where are u stuck?

Answer 2

There are a lot of people fluent in Algebra here. Just post the specific questions you have and people will help you out.

Answer 3

hello?

Answer 4

Im pretty much stuck at the begining?

Answer 5

where?

Answer 6

I have not seen an algebra problem in 11 years lol
Im going to need to start with the very basics

Answer 7

do you have some examples or something?

Answer 8

ok ummm...

(3x - 2y) squared=

I put = 9x squared - 4y squared

...is that right?

Answer 9

NOpe.

Answer 10

see very basics lol....

Answer 11

(3x - 2y)^2

(3x - 2y) * (3x - 2y)
use FOIL

3x(3x) -3x(2y) -2y(3x) -(2y)(-2y)

9x^2 -6xy -6xy +2y^2

9x^2 -12xy + 2y^2

Answer 12

lol, yea.

Answer 13

what does foil stand for?

Answer 14

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FOIL_method

Answer 15

-First (“first” terms of each binomial are multiplied together)
-Outer (“outside” terms are multiplied—that is, the first term of the first binomial and the second term of the second)
-Inner (“inside” terms are multiplied—second term of the first binomial and first term of the second)
-Last (“last” terms of each binomial are multiplied

Answer 16

OGL I may never pass hahaha

Answer 17

LOL.

Answer 18

so did u get that?

Answer 19

Im having a look at it..funny thing is that the study test doesnt show this as an answer

Answer 20

lol, then wht does it shows?

Answer 21

its a multiple choice....and only 1 answer shows 12xy in the answer but istead of your 2y^2....it shows 4y^2 for each possible choice

Answer 22

its like trying to figure out a foreign language with no intro lol

Answer 23

(3x - 2y)^2

(3x - 2y) * (3x - 2y)
use FOIL

3x(3x) -3x(2y) -2y(3x) -(2y)(-2y)

9x^2 -6xy -6xy +4y^2

9x^2 -12xy + 4y^2

Answer 24

OMG!! i hate when that type of typos take place.

Answer 25

SORRRRRRY/

Answer 26

its ok I just wanted to make sure it was a typo for you and not on this prac test....cuz there is a prob in here that is def a typo

Answer 27

sorry.

Answer 28

do u have moer problems.

Answer 29

more*

Answer 30

basically what Im doing is learning the way to do it by going step for step and seeing how its solved...using some examples...but it will get much harder Im sure

Answer 31

yes, it will..
but if u are stuck at any point, you can knock guys here!! ^_^

Answer 32

I really will be doing that while Im studying for this test....

Answer 33

yes, sure..

Answer 34

20 - 4/5 x greater than or equal to 16 ?