Factorising Equations

[elster]

Can anyone here point me on how to factorise quadratic equations?

I missed a lecture and am struggling on how to actually do it.

Thought I would ask here before trawling through my books.

[elster]

DrTre said:

Get all the x's on one side then remove them by putting brackets around them and then divide by x.

Sorry there is only one side.

such as

I know this is only quite simple for some, just been a few years for me.

Here is one

Edited by elster on Thursday 12th November 14:10

[elster]

Fume troll said:

Tangent Police said:

If you're doing ANYTHING to do with calculus, get a copy of:-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calculus_Made_Easy

I have a 1911 edition and it made it all make total sense. I did A' Maths and my teacher was st. Knew how, didn't understand why. In order to do it, you need to know why.

Helped me through some very full on phys/chem calculations.

You can pick 'em up for 20p.

Tangent indeed! Calculus?

Try this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths/al...

Cheers,

FT.

Thank you. Yes only basic stuff, but after 8 years not being at school going back is a bit of a culture shock.

[elster]

Ayahuasca said:

elster said:

DrTre said:

Get all the x's on one side then remove them by putting brackets around them and then divide by x.

Sorry there is only one side.

such as

I know this is only quite simple for some, just been a few years for me.

Here is one

If there is only one side it is not an equation.

Sorry expression then.

[elster]

Ayahuasca said:

elster said:

Ayahuasca said:

elster said:

DrTre said:

Get all the x's on one side then remove them by putting brackets around them and then divide by x.

Sorry there is only one side.

such as

I know this is only quite simple for some, just been a few years for me.

Here is one

If there is only one side it is not an equation.

Sorry expression then.

Is that what they call it? Anyway, what is it?

I have sorted the picture now.

[elster]

anonymous said:

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Is that the first ever orgasm and then switched off for ever?

[elster]

Tiggsy said:

Search...i asked this a while ago (month maybe) for my 11 year olds home work!

Sh!t, your 11 year old has just lost 2 years!!

Anyway, I can do simple factorising when just reducing them into one bracket.

It is when you have 2 or 3 sets of brackets, how do you work out what factors you need?

[elster]

Somewhatfoolish said:

that's not a quadratic

Sorry I don't know what they are called when it is 3 brackets and cubed.

[elster]

dilbert said:

elster said:

DrTre said:

Get all the x's on one side then remove them by putting brackets around them and then divide by x.

Sorry there is only one side.

such as

I know this is only quite simple for some, just been a few years for me.

Here is one

Edited by elster on Thursday 12th November 14:10

That's not a quadratic though?

As I said I don't know what they are called when cubed.

[elster]

blindswelledrat said:

elster said:

Can anyone here point me on how to factorise quadratic equations?
.

Not me. N.t even sure I believe those are words.
If you ever need advice on losing your virginity though, ill point you in the right direction.

Just because I am going back to school does not make me a born again virgin.

I am now surrounded by a large number of impressionable 18 year old girls at the university. Would you like pointers on the fact you had to make the comment usually means you have issues.

Are you having issues with women? Maybe a counsellor would help to overcome your issues? Or are you just trying to offer yourself to me?

Edited by elster on Thursday 12th November 15:52

[elster]

blindswelledrat said:

elster said:

blindswelledrat said:

elster said:

Can anyone here point me on how to factorise quadratic equations?
.

Not me. N.t even sure I believe those are words.
If you ever need advice on losing your virginity though, ill point you in the right direction.

Just because I am going back to school does not make me a born again virgin.

I am now surrounded by a large number of impressionable 18 year old girls at the university. Would you like pointers on the fact you had to make the comment usually means you have issues.

Are you having issues with women? Maybe a councillor would help to overcome your issues?

Do you take everything that is ever said that seriously?
My issues with women are usually solved with £70 thank you very much. £120 if Im in a tramply mood.

What do you get for the extra £50?

[elster]

blindswelledrat said:

elster said:

blindswelledrat said:

elster said:

blindswelledrat said:

elster said:

Can anyone here point me on how to factorise quadratic equations?
.

Not me. N.t even sure I believe those are words.
If you ever need advice on losing your virginity though, ill point you in the right direction.

Just because I am going back to school does not make me a born again virgin.

I am now surrounded by a large number of impressionable 18 year old girls at the university. Would you like pointers on the fact you had to make the comment usually means you have issues.

Are you having issues with women? Maybe a councillor would help to overcome your issues?

Do you take everything that is ever said that seriously?
My issues with women are usually solved with £70 thank you very much. £120 if I'm in a tramply mood.

What do you get for the extra £50?

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=210&t=772209&mid=41131&nmt=Things I have learned recently.

Tread on their tits for £50?! Remember the counsellor I mentioned...