Question

Factor completely: 18x2 - 21x - 15
Answer
3(2x - 5)(3x + 1)
3(2x - 1)(3x + 5)
3(6x + 1)(x - 5)
3(2x + 1)(3x - 5)

Answer 1

DoomDude, giving answers only is against Open Study Code of Conduct

Answer 2

realy?

Answer 3

Surprisingly, yes. And you have already been reported.

Answer 4

ok then... sorry for trying to help someone

Answer 5

wow.. these new rules are stupid

Answer 6

How did you possibly help them? They still don't know how to factor it.

Answer 7

agreed

Answer 8

I simply do not have the time, i am trying to do my physics and help him at the same time!

Answer 9

so, if you feel the need report me

Answer 10

If you only have time to give answers rather than help someone, then open study is not the place for you.

Answer 11

so you mean to tell me... that he would rather wait for someone else to come allong and explain each one (and he has allot of questions) than to just be told the answer?

Answer 12

If the poster's intent is to get answers only, then that isn't what open study is about. If this site was about giving answers only, then would have named it open answers, not open study.

Answer 13

You might want to take a look at this:

http://openstudy.com/code-of-conduct

Answer 14

I will take the punishment for my actions, but let it be known I do not believe I have done any harm to anyone or anything..

Answer 15

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Answer 16

@DoomDude, don't let me or anyone else catch you giving answers again.

Answer 17

I would like to talk to a moderator about it in that case.

Answer 18

Don't worry. You will soon.

Answer 19

ok then, i will be waiting

Answer 20

I see that you have deleted the obvious answer you posted originally. But don't worry, the mods now how to access such information even if it is deleted.

Answer 21

I know they can, I am aware of that, I simply was deleting it so that he could not see the answer (as you so delightfully) pointed out there, so if me trying to fix that is a crime, BAN ME NOW!

Answer 22

message me when you get a hold of a moderator please...

Answer 23

@DoomDude yeah, unfortunately giving just answers doesn't really help the "asker" to learn. Also the "asker" shouldn't just be looking for answers. He should be looking to learn. It is both person's job to engage in the learning process. Openstudy is all about helping each other learn.

Answer 24

The person knows how to do the problems though, he only wanted the answer!

Answer 25

and I have seen countless people answer them with only an answer..

Answer 26

That is not what OpenStudy is for though.

Answer 27

so, should I make him wait for me to finish wasting my time explaining it until i get to the answer...

Answer 28

explanation is redundant at that point

Answer 29

should I tell him to leave OS because he knows how to do them and only wants the answer?

Answer 30

What should I do in a situation like that?

Answer 31

Well if he is just looking for answers report him and help someone else.

Answer 32

so, report him, and in doing that you moderators will tell him to only ask questions he is stuck on?

Answer 33

If the original poster already knows the answer, allow him to post the answer he came up with, then you can verify that the answer he posted was correct.

Answer 34

*sigh* I know it is a rule, and it is one I will follow from now on, but honestly it seems like one of the stupidest ones you guys have in my opinion...

Answer 35

ok, will do

Answer 36

You can give your opinion in the feedback group about it. I'm sure admins will be willing to listen to your opinion(s). Thanks.

Answer 37

Hey @DoomDude - I understand where you're coming from, and I do believe you have the right intentions at heart. And you bring up a lot of good points. Situations like this are very difficult to gauge, and are usually on a case-by-case basis. Also, I can assure you that we as moderators do not make snap judgements in situations like this.

As to your point, I absolutely understand, and we're here to help. OpenStudy is here to provide an environment where a person after asking their question, should be able to at least attempt to answer the next question on their own. Of course, there are exceptions such as when someone knows the answer already and is simply verifying their method. A crucial point here is judging the motivations of the asker - if they are posting multiple questions (like from an assignment) - I would request that you either communicate the purpose of OpenStudy to them, message myself or another moderator, or simply Report Abuse.

Your time and efforts on OpenStudy ARE appreciated @DoomDude - hence I don't want to see those efforts wasted on someone who does not appreciate them. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions, thank you!

Answer 38

http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/4f909c47e4b000310faeb8a6