RIP School Survival Forums
August 2001 - June 2017

The School Survival Forums are permanently retired. If you need help with quitting school, unsupportive parents or anything else, there is a list of resources on the Help Page.

If you want to write about your experiences in school, you can write on our blog.

To everyone who joined these forums at some point, and got discouraged by the negativity and left after a while (or even got literally scared off): I'm sorry.

I wasn't good enough at encouraging people to be kinder, and removing people who refuse to be kind. Encouraging people is hard, and removing people creates conflict, and I hate conflict... so that's why I wasn't better at it.

I was a very, very sensitive teen. The atmosphere of this forum as it is now, if it had existed in 1996, would probably have upset me far more than it would have helped.

I can handle quite a lot of negativity and even abuse now, but that isn't the point. I want to help people. I want to help the people who need it the most, and I want to help people like the 1996 version of me.

I'm still figuring out the best way to do that, but as it is now, these forums are doing more harm than good, and I can't keep running them.

Thank you to the few people who have tried to understand my point of view so far. I really, really appreciate you guys. You are beautiful people.

Everyone else: If after everything I've said so far, you still don't understand my motivations, I think it's unlikely that you will. We're just too different. Maybe someday in the future it might make sense, but until then, there's no point in arguing about it. I don't have the time or the energy for arguing anymore. I will focus my time and energy on people who support me, and those who need help.

-SoulRiser

The forums are mostly read-only and are in a maintenance/testing phase, before being permanently archived. Please use this time to get the contact details of people you'd like to keep in touch with. My contact details are here.

Please do not make a mirror copy of the forums in their current state - things will still change, and some people have requested to be able to edit or delete some of their personal info.


Post Reply 
 
Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
STPID ALGEBRA HW
Author Message
Sc00lh8er24 Offline
buttcrying buttears from my own butt

Posts: 55
Joined: Feb 2011
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
Post: #1
STPID ALGEBRA HW

Yo w hve problem

x + 3 = 2x

I can figure this out stupd sht
02-13-2011 02:25 PM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
MorikoMisa Offline
Fanatic

Posts: 2,771
Joined: Aug 2009
Thanks: 0
Given 3 thank(s) in 3 post(s)
Post: #2
Re: STPID ALGEBRA HW

x= (-3)

*SPARKLING* *DOUCHEBUCKETS.*
02-13-2011 03:11 PM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Bob Dole Offline
Fanatic

Posts: 2,631
Joined: Feb 2007
Thanks: 0
Given 23 thank(s) in 19 post(s)
Post: #3
Re: STPID ALGEBRA HW

I will provide a further proof.

x + 3 = 2x
This is the initial equation. To start off, we take stock of the unknown and think of the best way to solve for said unknown. The unknown term here is x.

We must get the term x alone on one side or another, with no other x's in the equation.

(x + 3)/2 = x
This is invalid because there is still an x on the left side of the equation. While x does indeed equal (x+3)/2, the value of x is still uncertain.

Instead, we take the equation (x+3)=2x and we realize that we can subtract 1x from both sides, resulting in the equation 3 = x or x = 3, if your teacher is nitpicky.

To test the answer, we plug the value "3" into where "x" appears in the original equation. Simply put, we switch out "x" for "3", and solve from there. If the equation turns out to be true, we will know our answer is correct.

(x + 3) = 2x turns into (3 + 3) = 2(3). Solving this produces the answer 6 = 6. This is true; therefore, x = 3 is the correct answer.

K
S
02-13-2011 03:23 PM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Jackass McAwesome Offline
Fanatic

Posts: 1,903
Joined: Jan 2008
Thanks: 0
Given 24 thank(s) in 17 post(s)
Post: #4
Re: STPID ALGEBRA HW

pff ha ha ha basic algebra


Gentlemen, ya'll's bein' trolled.
02-13-2011 03:58 PM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Bob Dole Offline
Fanatic

Posts: 2,631
Joined: Feb 2007
Thanks: 0
Given 23 thank(s) in 19 post(s)
Post: #5
Re: STPID ALGEBRA HW

Jackass McAwesome Wrote:pff ha ha ha basic algebra


Gentlemen, ya'll's bein' trolled.
Hi there. We must have not met before. You can ask HeartofShadows about my history, if you wish. I can tell it's a troll. It's much more fun to play ball, though, don't you think so?

K
S
02-13-2011 04:01 PM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Kim Jong Il Offline
Best Leader

Posts: 118
Joined: Feb 2011
Thanks: 0
Given 1 thank(s) in 1 post(s)
Post: #6
Re: STPID ALGEBRA HW

It is such a good thing that there are no trolls in glorious nation of North Korea.

[Image: north-korea.gif]
Best Country in the World Represent
02-15-2011 02:05 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Sc00lh8er24 Offline
buttcrying buttears from my own butt

Posts: 55
Joined: Feb 2011
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
Post: #7
RE: STPID ALGEBRA HW

I still DNT UNDRSTAND- I MD 2 FUCKING THREADS, no UNDRSTNDLE EXPLANATIOn
11-16-2011 10:31 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Rosemary16 Offline
Rebel

Posts: 32
Joined: Jun 2011
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
Post: #8
RE: STPID ALGEBRA HW

(02-13-2011 02:25 PM)Sc00lh8er24 Wrote:  Yo w hve problem

x + 3 = 2x

I can figure this out stupd sht

This is basic algebra. Take the problem below for an example.

y8 = 14 + y

y * 8 = 14 + y

There is 'y' on both sides. You need to estimate to find the right number. I beleive that this number is 2, so I'll try it out.

y = 2, since 2*8 = 14 + 2

This can be further simplified to 16 = 16
(This post was last modified: 12-18-2011 01:46 AM by Rosemary16.)
12-18-2011 01:43 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Prince Rilian Offline
attic fan

Posts: 2,229
Joined: Mar 2010
Thanks: 0
Given 57 thank(s) in 47 post(s)
Post: #9
RE: STPID ALGEBRA HW

x + 3 = x + x

omg what x

Life is good. Jeta është e mirë. Goingcrazy
Die lewe is goed.
Het leven is goed.

Zoidberg: What is it, already? What's the cause of your anger?
Leela: I guess I would have to say, I hate you!
12-18-2011 06:28 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Sunbourn Offline
Proud crazy cat man

Posts: 6,660
Joined: Jun 2008
Thanks: 35
Given 289 thank(s) in 192 post(s)
Post: #10
RE: STPID ALGEBRA HW

(12-18-2011 06:28 AM)Prince Rilian Wrote:  x + 3 = x + x

omg what x

1. Combine like terms.

x + 3 = 2x

2. Subtract x from both sides so that your variable is on one side and the number it is equal to is on the other.

x - x + 3 = 2x - x

3 = 1x

x = 3

Who am I? Who are YOU?
12-18-2011 06:40 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Prince Rilian Offline
attic fan

Posts: 2,229
Joined: Mar 2010
Thanks: 0
Given 57 thank(s) in 47 post(s)
Post: #11
RE: STPID ALGEBRA HW

There's no reason to combine like terms there. I wrote it as x + 3 = x + x because that makes it way more obvious. You take an x away from both sides and you're done.

Life is good. Jeta është e mirë. Goingcrazy
Die lewe is goed.
Het leven is goed.

Zoidberg: What is it, already? What's the cause of your anger?
Leela: I guess I would have to say, I hate you!
12-18-2011 06:42 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Sunbourn Offline
Proud crazy cat man

Posts: 6,660
Joined: Jun 2008
Thanks: 35
Given 289 thank(s) in 192 post(s)
Post: #12
RE: STPID ALGEBRA HW

(12-18-2011 06:42 AM)Prince Rilian Wrote:  There's no reason to combine like terms there. I wrote it as x + 3 = x + x because that makes it way more obvious. You take an x away from both sides and you're done.

Oh. You said "omg what x" so I thought you didn't understand how to solve it.

Who am I? Who are YOU?
12-18-2011 06:47 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Prince Rilian Offline
attic fan

Posts: 2,229
Joined: Mar 2010
Thanks: 0
Given 57 thank(s) in 47 post(s)
Post: #13
RE: STPID ALGEBRA HW

Lol, I was kinda joking. FYI I've had passed 14 math classes in college, i no need ur help but thnx anyway.

Life is good. Jeta është e mirë. Goingcrazy
Die lewe is goed.
Het leven is goed.

Zoidberg: What is it, already? What's the cause of your anger?
Leela: I guess I would have to say, I hate you!
(This post was last modified: 12-18-2011 06:50 AM by Prince Rilian.)
12-18-2011 06:50 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Sunbourn Offline
Proud crazy cat man

Posts: 6,660
Joined: Jun 2008
Thanks: 35
Given 289 thank(s) in 192 post(s)
Post: #14
RE: STPID ALGEBRA HW

(12-18-2011 06:50 AM)Prince Rilian Wrote:  Lol, I was kinda joking. FYI I've had passed 14 math classes in college, i no need ur help but thnx anyway.

Sorry, aspies can't judge these things. D:

Who am I? Who are YOU?
12-18-2011 06:52 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Prince Rilian Offline
attic fan

Posts: 2,229
Joined: Mar 2010
Thanks: 0
Given 57 thank(s) in 47 post(s)
Post: #15
RE: STPID ALGEBRA HW

(12-18-2011 06:52 AM)|55555| Wrote:  aspies

ru rlly? I hate that word. why not say you "have asperger's syndrome". Or why not just never mention it all, since it's bullshit anyway.

Life is good. Jeta është e mirë. Goingcrazy
Die lewe is goed.
Het leven is goed.

Zoidberg: What is it, already? What's the cause of your anger?
Leela: I guess I would have to say, I hate you!
12-18-2011 07:02 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Sunbourn Offline
Proud crazy cat man

Posts: 6,660
Joined: Jun 2008
Thanks: 35
Given 289 thank(s) in 192 post(s)
Post: #16
RE: STPID ALGEBRA HW

(12-18-2011 07:02 AM)Prince Rilian Wrote:  
(12-18-2011 06:52 AM)|55555| Wrote:  aspies

ru rlly? I hate that word. why not say you "have asperger's syndrome". Or why not just never mention it all, since it's bullshit anyway.

Yes, I am really. Not officially diagnosed, but this is no self diagnoses either as psychologists have told me I probably do have aspergers. I hate it when people say they have aspergers, then I ask them if they've seen a psychologist about it and they say no. :| It's kind of trendy to have right now it seems. But that doesn't make the disorder bullshit.

Who am I? Who are YOU?
12-18-2011 07:05 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Prince Rilian Offline
attic fan

Posts: 2,229
Joined: Mar 2010
Thanks: 0
Given 57 thank(s) in 47 post(s)
Post: #17
RE: STPID ALGEBRA HW

(12-18-2011 07:05 AM)|55555| Wrote:  
(12-18-2011 07:02 AM)Prince Rilian Wrote:  
(12-18-2011 06:52 AM)|55555| Wrote:  aspies

ru rlly? I hate that word. why not say you "have asperger's syndrome". Or why not just never mention it all, since it's bullshit anyway.

Yes, I am really. Not officially diagnosed, but this is no self diagnoses either as psychologists have told me I probably do have aspergers. I hate it when people say they have aspergers, then I ask them if they've seen a psychologist about it and they say no. :| It's kind of trendy to have right now it seems. But that doesn't make the disorder bullshit.

I'm not talking about the people who just say they have it randomly. My brother and I have both been diagnosed with it. The only reason I bothered with it was because it helped me with college. My brother was diagnosed in elementary school by the school psychologist without his consent to even being analyzed.

I'm saying, this "asperger's syndrome" is just a kind of vague collection of character traits. There's no actual test for it.

Life is good. Jeta është e mirë. Goingcrazy
Die lewe is goed.
Het leven is goed.

Zoidberg: What is it, already? What's the cause of your anger?
Leela: I guess I would have to say, I hate you!
12-18-2011 07:14 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Post Reply 


Possibly Related Threads...
Thread: Author Replies: Views: Last Post
  Algebra 2 crawlingarbiter 1 2,502 09-08-2014 11:06 AM
Last Post: James Comey
  Come with all your algebra homework. AtheistLGBTQAnarchist 4 3,805 11-25-2012 10:56 AM
Last Post: Ky
  Math story problems. Pre Algebra. omghaha9798 2 3,411 04-25-2012 01:05 PM
Last Post: SaintVicious
  STPID ALGEBRA HW Sc00lh8er24 8 5,075 11-16-2011 01:09 PM
Last Post: LOON_ATTIC
  Trig Algebra Quioxte 2 2,710 05-18-2010 03:33 AM
Last Post: AWOL

Forum Jump:


User(s) browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)

Contact Us | School Survival | Return to Top | Return to Content | Mobile Version | RSS Syndication