Recent content by Dobie

Thank you so much for this explanation. I did not know it expanded like that in this case, but I've reworked it and it comes out perfectly.

Even if I do not distribute the 2 (I pulled the 2 back out toward the end), I am still left with 1/∞. Thanks for illustrating the correct way to solve the problem, though!

Well thanks for the advice on using parentheses. I do not believe the formula should have them as you have in your correction, though. Was the other student's answer correct? Did you solve the problem or just assume I missed it based on my sloppy use of (or lack thereof) parentheses...

Homework Statement See attached image. (it should say "ratio" not "ration") Homework Equations Ratio series test: An+1/An The Attempt at a Solution I have worked this problem over and over and continue to get the same solution. Some guy worked it on the board a couple of days ago and got...

I would have to say it is the initial grasping of the concepts that I find most difficult. This is much easier for me if I am sitting down one-on-one with a professor or tutor. I wouldn't call this a hobby. It's for my career.

Awesome, thank you! I have seen the Khan Academy before and did not think it would really help me. However, I just saw something on Coursera that has peeked my interest. I will check out the others as well. Thank you for the links!

Well, thank you for the feedback. Unfortunately for me, it looks like I just need to keep grinding it out like I have been doing. I wouldn't say that I am not a quick learner in general, but I have to work twice as hard with mathematics. Even then I sometimes feel like I have just memorized...

I need some math advice or recommendations, but first I will explain my situation. I am an adult with an associates and I have been fortunate enough to have my employer offer to send me back to school for M.E. I really enjoy math and physics. In fact, some of my favorite classes when I was...