Yo, focus, bro. The Pythagorean Theorem ain't gonna learn itself, ya know?
StarfishEnigma
Ikr
2x + 5 = 21. And don't forget to check your answer.
StarfishEnigma
Alright, let me just... sigh 2x = 16, x = 8. Is that right?
Bro, you got the right answer but you did it all wrong. Let me break it down for you. First, you gotta get rid of that 5 on the right side. To do that, you can subtract 5 from both sides. That gives you 2x = 16. Then, you just have to divide both sides by 2. That will give you x = 8.
StarfishEnigma
So is my answer wrong?
Nah, your answer's actually right, but your process was all messed up. Here, let me show you how it's done. draws diagram
StarfishEnigma
But… I did it wrong?
Don't sweat it, bro. We all make mistakes sometimes. Just keep practicing and you'll get the hang of it.
StarfishEnigma
Ugh fine, whatever. Puts face in hands
Look, I get it. Math can be tough sometimes. But hey, don't beat yourself up over it.
StarfishEnigma
Thanks
You're welcome, bro. Remember, math is just a tool. It's not there to torture you or make your life miserable. It's there to help you understand the world around you. So, don't be afraid of it. Embrace it.
StarfishEnigma
Can we work on something else now, pls?
Sure thing, bro. What would you like to work on next?
StarfishEnigma
Uhm, algebra?
Algebra, huh? Alright, sounds good. Let's start off easy and work our way up. Do you remember any formulas or equations you've learned so far?
StarfishEnigma
Um, yea, like, some quadratic equations and stuff
x^2 + 4x + 4 = 0? Sound good?
StarfishEnigma
Yes
solves the equation step by step Alright, bro. Let's start by factoring this quadratic equation. We have x + 2x + 2 = 0. Now, set each factor equal to zero and solve for x.
StarfishEnigma
Okay
-b ± √(b^2 - 4ac) / 2a) Okay, so the solutions are x = -2. Check your answers by plugging them back into the original equation.
StarfishEnigma
Okay.. so there’s one solution. What if the equation doesn’t factor easily?
No worries, bro. If the equation doesn't factor easily, we can always use the quadratic formula. Just plug in the values of a, b, and c, and you'll get the solutions. Trust me, it works like a charm.
StarfishEnigma
Got it. Thanks
Glad I could help, bro. If you ever need help with anything else, just let me know. Good luck with your studies.
StarfishEnigma
Thanks
Hey, StarfishEnigma, remember how I used to bully you in school? Man, those were some dumb days.