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Anyone good at Algebra? Help ASAP

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  1. Aug 20, 2013 at 9:37 PM
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    I thought one of the main tools in science was math?
     
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    Math.. it's always been my low point throughout school. Never been good at it. :eek:
     
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    Oh no! You may want to get a tutor or something in the future because basic math is needed in a lot of classes.
     
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    Chemistry is mostly math.
     
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    Biotech is mostly science with a little bit of math. The only reason I have these problems is because I've always struggled with math. Never been good at it even after being tutored and everything.
     
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    Had a tutor.. going to sign up for one tomorrow. Just shitty at math in general.
     
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    Going to be honest with you guys.. I don't see how you got 1260 for the answer. I don't even know where to start. fuck I hate math.
     
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    I can try to draw it out and explain. Give me a second.
     
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    Appreciate it you guys.
     
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    30-12=18
    60-40=20
    Those are your missing sides.
    The perimeter is the distance around an object.
    60+30+40+18+20+12=180
    7 building need a gutter.
    180x7=1260
     
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    Are you serious? It's that simple. I was thinking that but figured it wasn't right. Thanks man.
     
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    or 2(60+30) = 180 because it all right angles so the missing area is not important, like walking a grid downtown.

    180 x 7 = 1260

    Your going to want to get a tutor...
     
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    Already on it. Going there before class tomorrow morning. Thanks for your help man.
     
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    Thanks! I figured that was how to figure out the missing sides but figured there was some complicated ass formula or some shit to follow.
    Told you.. I over think simple math so much. Thanks for taking the time to draw it out man.
     
  18. Aug 20, 2013 at 9:53 PM
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    Solved the problems :)

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    No problem :thumbsup:
     
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    No problem, just being realistic. Physics requires calculus, not sure what biotech requires but its only going to get harder. Best of luck to you, first semester is the hardest to adjust to from high school as you have to spend a lot more time studying, and theres a lot more distractions.

    How i miss the distractions...
     

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