# I got an A in algebra **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 17, 2012, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234 "2012-12-17T00:02:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234/1 "2012-12-17T00:02:41Z")
I’m 55. I’m a ninth-grade dropout. This is the first time I’ve ever studied math beyond kitchen arithmetic. I’m pleased. And, frankly, surprised. ---
**Author:** ![FloatyGimpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/floatygimpy/32/7750_2.png) [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234/2 "2012-12-17T00:07:40Z")
Good job! ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234/3 "2012-12-17T00:14:43Z")
What’s the value of _x_? StG ---
**Author:** ![Frank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234/4 "2012-12-17T00:21:22Z")
> [@StGermain](#): > > What’s the value of _x_? > > StG I may (or may not) write a pit thread about Pearson’s MyMathLab. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234/5 "2012-12-17T00:23:38Z")
Well done, **Frank**! ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234/6 "2012-12-17T00:30:36Z")
Good for you. I’m impressed. ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234/7 "2012-12-17T00:37:31Z")
Well done! You should be proud. ---
**Author:** ![Jragon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e19b73/32.png) [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234/8 "2012-12-17T02:07:42Z")
> [@StGermain](#): > > What’s the value of _x_? > > StG No, [What is the value of y](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq1T6KNcEu8)? But seriously, grats! ---
**Author:** ![Rhiannon8404](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rhiannon8404/32/17929_2.png) [@Rhiannon8404](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhiannon8404)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234/9 "2012-12-17T02:10:59Z")
Well done! ---
**Author:** ![Nzinga\_Seated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b5ac83/32.png) [@Nzinga\_Seated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nzinga_Seated)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234/10 "2012-12-17T02:13:55Z")
Good work. I am inspired. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234/11 "2012-12-17T02:16:37Z")
Woohoo! Congratulations! ---
**Author:** ![Senegoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senegoid/32/6606_2.png) [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234/12 "2012-12-17T02:22:10Z")
Did you learn [the value of 0.99999…](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=32760) ? ---
**Author:** ![D-bear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@D-bear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D-bear)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234/13 "2012-12-17T02:24:30Z")
Awesome Frank. I’m right there with you. 40 years old, failed at just about any math I took in high school, and I find myself amazed when I pass the tests. I took my Algebra121 final on Friday, so I’m on tender-hooks waiting for my grades. And I’ll second the hatred of Paerson’s crappy MyMathLab. Graphing on it sucks, big time. Nothing beats some Good, Hot “X” on a cold winter evening! ---
**Author:** ![congodwarf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234/14 "2012-12-17T02:42:20Z")
> [@Frank](#): > > I may (or may not) write a pit thread about Pearson’s MyMathLab. Really? I loved Mymathlab when I took Algebra and Stats. I don’t think I would have passed them without it. What didn’t you like about it? ---
**Author:** ![NIKI50](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/958977/32.png) [@NIKI50](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NIKI50)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234/15 "2012-12-17T02:44:06Z")
Ok. Thanks for posting this d-bear and Frank. I’m 46 years old, female so no longer the cute young thing looking for a job. I also failed out of any math type class I was forced to take in school and was essentially just pushed thru school. After getting laid off in March of this year I decided enough was enough and started taking accounting and bookkeeping night classes last month to help me get a better job. Fridays class was on Algebra and I have been feeling like an idiot ever since. After reading your posts I will keep on keeping on, working hard to make this work. ---
**Author:** ![InternetLegend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/internetlegend/32/13154_2.png) [@InternetLegend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InternetLegend)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234/16 "2012-12-17T02:45:06Z")
Congratulations! This is inspirational - good job! ---
**Author:** ![Pai325](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@Pai325](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pai325)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234/17 "2012-12-17T02:46:18Z")
Congratulations! What’s next for you? ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234/18 "2012-12-17T02:59:35Z")
Not even bullshitting --and yes, I find it necessary to make this disclaimer, as pretty much everything else I say here is a load of crap-- I have never seen a single thread on this board that has made me so happy. You wear the cat’s pajamas, Frank. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234/19 "2012-12-17T03:49:59Z")
That is fantastic Frank. I wish I could have done so well, especially since I took algabra no less than four times (long story behind it, won’t bother here). ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2012, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234/20 "2012-12-17T04:01:42Z")
**Frank** , you now kick the ass of 99% of the university students who ever came to me for tutoring in Chemistry. They could not put a “word problem” into equations, nor solve a single equation, much less a system of two equations. The notion that the thing to solve for could be anything other than x? I thought their heads would explode every time I tried to explain that one! Congratulations to you, best wishes to **D-Bear** , and “call it ‘x’” spirit for **NIKI50**. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-an-a-in-algebra/644234.md?page=2)