MHB Help for Struggling Math Student - Can Someone Assist?

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Start date Aug 7, 2016
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A user is seeking assistance with a math problem after their work was referred for an error. They express uncertainty about manually writing formulas and ask for help in solving their issue. The user offers to send pictures of their question and working out for clarity. Another participant inquires if the user is having trouble posting the pictures as attachments. The discussion centers around providing guidance for the math problem and sharing visual aids for better understanding.

Aug 7, 2016

Koen crawford

Hello,

Please can someone help me solve my problem. I have recently submitted my answer and had my work referred for an error. I have pictures of my question and working out. i am not sure how to manually write formulas.

can someone help me if i send them the picture ?

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Aug 7, 2016

Greg

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Are you having difficulty posting the pictures as attachments?

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