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Originally Posted by tony286
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Originally Posted by dyna mo
i *think*, imo, students struggle with basic algebra because it's purely conceptual. there are no real world applications for it. gotta get to linear algebra before it actually makes sense. peeps struggle with that. if it were more real-world, it would be easier to grasp.
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Never once have I had to solve for X. Not once.
The other math questions are pretty dumb too. "Grandpa has to drive 358 miles to come to see you. If he drives at 55 mph how long will it take him?" Not enough information. How often does Grandpa have to pee, will he stop to eat or eat in the car, how many highway patrol cars will he have to slow down for, and how for the love of god why is the old man only driving at 55 mph? GPS that shit.