A Problem in Pre-Algebra

Tybaltus · Post by **Tybaltus** » Sun Sep 29, 2002 8:25 pm

Originally posted by Aqua-chan
**points to Pre-Algebra book**

It came from that thing of darkness and evil!

*shudder*

BURN IT! BURN IT!

ruined letters · Post by **ruined letters** » Sun Sep 29, 2002 8:30 pm

I find it interesting that we're having so much trouble over Pre-Algebra. Most of us are either out of school or way above pre-algebra. Almost pathetic.

Mad Props to Phantom Lord

Tybaltus · Post by **Tybaltus** » Sun Sep 29, 2002 8:34 pm

Originally posted by ruined letters
I find it interesting that we're having so much trouble over Pre-Algebra. Most of us are either out of school or way above pre-algebra. Almost pathetic.
Mad Props to Phantom Lord

Dammit, man. This aint a pre-algebra problem. Pre-algebra problems are:
2x+3=17

Not this monstrocity. I cant even tell you what class of math it falls into. Trick problems or problem solving using not enough info. Geez. If I get an A- in Calculus, I would know what things are like in the mathematical field, and Id know my algebra.

ruined letters · Post by **ruined letters** » Sun Sep 29, 2002 8:39 pm

originally posted by Ty
Dammit, man. This aint a pre-algebra problem. Pre-algebra problems are: 2x+3=17

x=7, I got one!

I agree with you, this shouldn't be a pre-algebra problem. I hate problems where you have to think instead of just doing math. Lucky for me we haven't started any thinking questions in Pre-Calculus yet.

Phantom Lord · Post by **Phantom Lord** » Mon Sep 30, 2002 12:46 am

I agree that it's not exactly a math problem. It's rather a logical problem, but not the type that you can easily solve by writing down a few rules and proving that certain numbers must match certain letters. As Weasel pointed out there are only 8 out of 10 numbers used, which could lead to the problem that there is more than one possible solution ...

I wasn't in school for the last 14 years, but I can't remember such problems from german algebra books. They're often to be found in newspapers here, next to the crossword puzzle.

Aqua-chan · Post by **Aqua-chan** » Mon Sep 30, 2002 1:44 pm

Sorry, folks. I asked Mistress Tulk about the answer, and she told me to go figure it out in my free time, or I'll never be a teacher.

Tybaltus · Post by **Tybaltus** » Mon Sep 30, 2002 1:55 pm

Originally posted by Aqua-chan
Sorry, folks. I asked Mistress Tulk about the answer, and she told me to go figure it out in my free time, or I'll never be a teacher.

Mistress Tulk??? Who in the world calls their superiors Mistress, anymore?

Well thats annoying, isnt it. Now this problem will be bothering me until I either figure it out or until the furthest reaches of time.

@Ruined letters LOL

If you want, I can give you guys some Calculus questions.....

Aqua-chan · Post by **Aqua-chan** » Mon Sep 30, 2002 2:29 pm

Originally posted by Tybaltus
Mistress Tulk??? Who in the world calls their superiors Mistress, anymore?

So? Fable calls Buck .. well, I'll show you the link later, Tibby. We can only hope he hasn't edited it out yet.

Besides, I would have failed her class if I wasn't the teachers pet. This is my way of brown nosing.

Tybaltus · Post by **Tybaltus** » Mon Sep 30, 2002 2:35 pm

Originally posted by Aqua-chan
So? Fable calls Buck .. well, I'll show you the link later, Tibby. We can only hope he hasn't edited it out yet.

Besides, I would have failed her class if I wasn't the teachers pet. This is my way of brown nosing.

Hmm...it just sounds so.....I dunno....it just doesnt sound friendly enough.

Ah.....brown nosing. How I loathe it. I avoid it when I can.