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Algebra One MAG

By Anonymous

   Remember all those rationals and irrationals, the ones we got confused?

I still get them wrong and I am not very amused.

Digits and decimals, too many D's

But wait until we start on those x, y, and z's.

Powers of 10 are expressed by exponents in many ways,

But, remember, there is only one and that is to have them raised.

Counting all those zeros makes me very crazy,

So use that scientific notation and don't be so lazy.

Collections of elements in sets are a breeze.

Elements follow a pattern just like 1, 2, and 3's.

A variable is a symbol like x which has 1 value, not 2.

If you put the right variable in an open sentence, the statement will be true.

Factoring numbers can be such a bore!

But, prime numbers are the best since the factors are only 1 and itself, and nothing more.

Basic axioms of algebra leave you in awe,

But not to understand them is one major flaw.

The most important axiom is the distributive one.

It's the one we used the most, but it wasn't that fun.

Reciprocals are the numbers that always do a flip upside down.

Inverses are very different and in their own special way they turn around.

Numbers and variables are jumbled disorderly,

Are called equations and are only solved algebraically

Solving inequalities can make you want to die,

But, there are only 3 choices: greater than, less than, or equal to, so there is no need to cry.

Polynomials can leave you in such a disarray,

But, just remember there are coefficients and constant terms and then you will be straightened out today.

Products of binomials can take you so long to do a few.

But, just skip the steps and use FOIL without a big to do.

Figuring out ordered pairs can leave you in such a mess.

But, if you remember the x-axis, y-axis, and origin, you'll do them with success.

Systems of linear equations can be solved in 4 different ways.

Substitution, addition method, determinants, and graphing with different rays.

The slope always equals rise over run.

If you remember this you'll always get those problems done.

Quotients of 2 polynomials are called Rational Algebraic Expression.

If you don't reduce them fully they will leave you in a great big depression.

Square roots and cubic roots leave me very puzzled, But the index and radicand leave me troubled.

Square-free integers can't be broken down anymore.

They are like 2, 3, and 5, but never integers like 16 or 4.

There are many other rules, guidelines and steps to Algebra 1

But, we still have Geometry, Algebra 2 and Analysis to continue the fun!!!





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on Jun. 12 2010 at 2:08 pm
livsinthecity SILVER, Toronto, Ontario
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Favorite Quote:
Love means never having to say you are sorry.
-Erich Segal (in Love Story)

I could relate to this.Even i HATE algebra...but tell me how much time it took you to get it aprooved...mine seems to be taking an eternity

on Jun. 12 2010 at 12:42 pm
Ninten1992 PLATINUM, New York, New York
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Favorite Quote:
"Forgive and Forget".

I could really relate to this. I also HATE Algebra. But when reading this I was inspired and had fun. You have talent.

on Jun. 8 2010 at 4:02 pm
starlight26 GOLD, Miramar, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
*life isnt about pretending to be something you're not. It about being who you are and finding someone
who loves every bit of it."

"Life's tradegy is that we get old too soon and wise too late"

I agree, :) check out some of my work if u can!

on Jun. 8 2010 at 4:01 pm
starlight26 GOLD, Miramar, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
*life isnt about pretending to be something you're not. It about being who you are and finding someone
who loves every bit of it."

"Life's tradegy is that we get old too soon and wise too late"

Hahahaha. I know right?

on Jun. 8 2010 at 3:59 pm
starlight26 GOLD, Miramar, Florida
11 articles 7 photos 174 comments

Favorite Quote:
*life isnt about pretending to be something you're not. It about being who you are and finding someone
who loves every bit of it."

"Life's tradegy is that we get old too soon and wise too late"

lol i agree candy and crawford...

on Jun. 1 2010 at 5:07 pm
Karma_Chameleon SILVER, English, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
To be able to say "I love you" one must first be able to say "I" - Ayn Rand

Wow, good job providing constructive criticism.

Cha4563 said...
on May. 21 2010 at 7:59 pm
Cha4563, San Gabriel, California
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 Dear Dreamer_of_Dreams:

Come off of your high cloud and see that, whether you like the poem or not... It is someone's unique perspective on something a majority of people have trouble with. I think it is rather interesting, not something I would likely read over and over again. However it is something I can truly relate to and I hate that good for nothing Algebra 1 too.

Happy Reading, C<3 


on May. 21 2010 at 12:33 pm
avidDreamwriter BRONZE, Ridgeville, South Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
"Not all those who wander are lost"- J.R.R. Tolkein's Lord of The Rings

Did you expect me to read this?  I will not read this with a fox, or in a box. I will not read this here or there, I will not read this anywhere.

on May. 21 2010 at 1:18 am
BloodyMary PLATINUM, N/A, Other
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Favorite Quote:
Life is like a box of chocolates; You never know what you are gonna get.

Algebra I. Not the subject I'm really into.

 

BTW, great poem. Very unique.


lilybb BRONZE said...
on Apr. 29 2010 at 7:33 pm
lilybb BRONZE, Nyack, New York
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hhahahahahah! love this

on Mar. 16 2010 at 6:21 pm
Vivallaa PLATINUM, NYC, New York
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Favorite Quote:
\'Before you stalk and overrun, you can\'t devour anyone.\'

I have a weird feeling that a teacher wrote this.

ohdababby said...
on Mar. 14 2010 at 9:22 pm
can u write a pythgoras thereom poem using these words legs or leg, hypotnuse, 90%, right traingle, pythagoras thereom, irrational,or square root, and ajacent by using a catchy tune like the wheels on the bus or some little babby tune that would be a really good poem

Arjay said...
on Mar. 10 2010 at 5:18 am
i really love algebra and that poem.... thank u very much to the awesome writer and poem

Arjay said...
on Mar. 10 2010 at 4:53 am
this poem is so awwwwwwwwwwwesome.... i really like this poem, thank you very to the writer

on Feb. 22 2010 at 10:53 pm
aspiring.author.09 PLATINUM, Beaumont, Other
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I'm showing it to my math teacher. ;)

Gabriana GOLD said...
on Feb. 22 2010 at 4:58 pm
Gabriana GOLD, Lake Havasu, Arizona
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Dang this is like goood !!!!

on Feb. 22 2010 at 2:36 pm
RainieLee BRONZE, Fremont, California
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I was an anti-algebra girl, but hey, once you put the subject into a poem I'm willing to learn ;). If you expanded, this would make an awesome textbook for all the pro-writing/anti-math teens out there.

PVHS7 SILVER said...
on Feb. 22 2010 at 2:25 pm
PVHS7 SILVER, Spring Mills, Pennsylvania
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hahaha i loved it!!! i dislike alg with a passion and what was written almost...just almost... made it sound like fun :)

jessica said...
on Jan. 26 2010 at 8:25 pm
back in my freshman year i loved algebra. i had honors and was top student. algebra has always been one of my greatest strenghts and i hope that it keeps been that way. dealing with numbers,equation fraction, i love solving them specially when its challenging.

on Jan. 9 2010 at 2:33 pm
kodyz_angel PLATINUM, Onsted, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
if happiness seems more like a fantasy than a reality its because the tears are blinding you from the light that is trying to shine through
by:me

i hated algebra. ugh. but nice poem