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**Gerry** · 16th Oct 2008, 12:01 AM

"Algebra is a branch of mathematics that uses basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve problems called equations. Inequations, letters represent unknown numbers. However, a letter can stand for one number in one equation and for a different number in another formula. Algebra employs symbols which have special meanings and are governed by five basic ""laws."" The basic components of algebra are the ""variable,"" a letter whose value can change without affecting the balance of the equation; and the ""constant,"" a number whose value never changes. The letter ""x"" is most commonly used to express an unknown number, as x - x = 0. That means that any number subtracted from itself leaves a remainder of 0. Scientists and businesspeople use algebra to solve problems that arithmetic alone cannot."

**Maddy** · 16th Oct 2008, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerry

The letter ""x"" is most commonly used to express an unknown number, as x - x = 0.

I tend to use ♥ or

, just to amuse myself.

Tim · 16th Oct 2008, 02:03 AM

WE would always use 'n' in class lol

16th Oct 2008, 12:01 AM	#1
Gerry We're all a little mad! EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Las Vegas Age: 24 Posts: 5,542 Join Date: Jan 2008	Fact of the Day - Oct 16 "Algebra is a branch of mathematics that uses basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve problems called equations. Inequations, letters represent unknown numbers. However, a letter can stand for one number in one equation and for a different number in another formula. Algebra employs symbols which have special meanings and are governed by five basic ""laws."" The basic components of algebra are the ""variable,"" a letter whose value can change without affecting the balance of the equation; and the ""constant,"" a number whose value never changes. The letter ""x"" is most commonly used to express an unknown number, as x - x = 0. That means that any number subtracted from itself leaves a remainder of 0. Scientists and businesspeople use algebra to solve problems that arithmetic alone cannot." __________________ "Everybody's journey is individual. If you fall in love with a boy, you fall in love with a boy. The fact that many Americans consider it a disease says more about them than it does about homosexuality".-James Baldwin

16th Oct 2008, 02:03 AM	#3
Tim Psycho Glitter Btch Full Member Gender:* Guy, Unless Life Was a Horrible April Fools Joke. Orientation: Gay/Asexual/Confusing to Explain Out Status: Armed and Fabulous! XD Location: California Age: 23 Posts: 7,381 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Fact of the Day - Oct 16 WE would always use 'n' in class lol __________________ Rawr! :3 ~The Stalker User Known As Tim~ Rawr! :3 EC's Sailor Star Healer, Oxymoron and All. Star Sensitive Inferno! Sailor Starlight, Stage On! [Vic] 7:49 pm: I keep my pants off in public.

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