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"I love algebra. The entire body of mathematics is built on it. Good luck and have fun learning a great discipline!"

I'm loving it too. I am beginning to understand the old saying, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks," because I'm still struggling with it like I did when I was a kid in jr. high, but I have made up my mind I'm going to keep reading and practicing until it becomes OBVIOUS. I spend a couple of hours a day with it.

People with "language" brains struggle with math, while those with "math" brains have a more difficult time with languages and spelling. What goes around comes around.

8 posted on 09/15/2011 9:05:38 PM PDT by redhead (Never Forget. Never Forget. NEVER FORGET!)

More power to you! Good luck with your math studies. Keep at it!

12 posted on 09/15/2011 9:08:56 PM PDT by thecodont

I'm still struggling with it like I did when I was a kid in jr. high

I'm trying to relearn algebra, too. Can't believe how much I forgot. Have you tried KhanAcademy.org? Thousands of free video lessons including 50 or so for pre-Algebra and Algebra.

I've found them to be quite good.

42 posted on 09/16/2011 12:33:02 AM PDT by BfloGuy (Keynesians take the stand that the best way to sober up is more booze.)

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