Casch 0 #1 October 15, 2004 I am going in to take the GED test soon and I need some basic preparation. I'm actually really frustrated right now, I'm working on a really friggin simple algebra I equation. I haven't done algebra in ages but this is seriously not supposed to be that hard. If someone could walk me through this equation I think it'll bring back a chunk of intelligence I just realised has gone missing ... 2A/3 = 8 + 4A the answer I got using the solving function on my calculator is -2.4 but I can't actually get that number working through it. Laugh at me all you want, I can take it. Grrr I'm soo pissed lol Please help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysprite 0 #2 October 15, 2004 Oregon apparently has higher standards than New Mexico (surprise surprise!) for the GED tests... the math portion when I took the tests was extremely easy. There was maybe a pre algebra question, if even that! Math has never been my strongest suit, so I didn't compain. Good luck. ~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakshow 0 #3 October 15, 2004 multiply both sides by 3 getting 2A=24 +12A subtract 12A from both sides getting -10A=24 divide by -10 geting A= -2.4 B.L. (the brain) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #4 October 15, 2004 2A/3-12A/3=8 -10A/3=8 -10A=24 A=-2.4"According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #5 October 15, 2004 Omg...ugh. I was actually multiplying the 2a by 3, getting 6a and that's what was throwing me off. Wow is that irritating.. Thanks guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freakshow 0 #6 October 15, 2004 No problem good luck on the test B.L. (the brain) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites juanesky 0 #7 October 15, 2004 Good luck."According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freakflyer9999 1 #8 October 15, 2004 I came up with -2.4 also, using the solving function in my pen. 2A/3 = 8 + 4A 3*2A/3 = (3*8) + (3*4A) (Mulitply both sides by 3) 2A = 24 + 12A 2A - 12A = 24 + 12A - 12A (Subtract 12A from both sides) -10A = 24 -10A/-10 = 24/-10 (Divide both sides by -10) A = -2.4 This isn't the only way to solve it, but it gets there. Good luck on the GED and don't stop there. Education is worth it. Blue Skies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Casch 0 #9 October 15, 2004 QuoteGood luck on the GED and don't stop there. Education is worth it. Thanks, yeah I'm getting this taken care of so I can take some classes this winter. I was only a credit and a half from my Diploma, which is a shame, and a long story. I'll be happy to get this over with Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
freakshow 0 #6 October 15, 2004 No problem good luck on the test B.L. (the brain) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #7 October 15, 2004 Good luck."According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakflyer9999 1 #8 October 15, 2004 I came up with -2.4 also, using the solving function in my pen. 2A/3 = 8 + 4A 3*2A/3 = (3*8) + (3*4A) (Mulitply both sides by 3) 2A = 24 + 12A 2A - 12A = 24 + 12A - 12A (Subtract 12A from both sides) -10A = 24 -10A/-10 = 24/-10 (Divide both sides by -10) A = -2.4 This isn't the only way to solve it, but it gets there. Good luck on the GED and don't stop there. Education is worth it. Blue Skies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #9 October 15, 2004 QuoteGood luck on the GED and don't stop there. Education is worth it. Thanks, yeah I'm getting this taken care of so I can take some classes this winter. I was only a credit and a half from my Diploma, which is a shame, and a long story. I'll be happy to get this over with Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
