Higher algebra by hall & knight

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The discussion revolves around the challenges faced by participants while studying higher algebra from the book "Higher Algebra" by Hall & Knight. The focus is on specific problems from the text and the participants' experiences with solving them.

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  • One participant expresses difficulty in solving questions from the book despite understanding the material, seeking advice on how to improve.
  • Another participant challenges the claim of difficulty, suggesting that many questions are routine and requests specific examples to better understand the issue.
  • A third participant agrees that some questions are easy but points out that certain problems, like question 24 on page 12, are very difficult.
  • A suggestion is made to clear denominators and cross-multiply to simplify the problem in question 24.

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Participants do not appear to reach a consensus; some believe the questions are manageable while others find specific problems challenging.

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Participants reference specific problems and methods without providing complete solutions, indicating a reliance on particular techniques that may not be universally applicable.

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currently i am reading that book.But it seems as though i can't even solve one question from it despite of me reading and understanding each and every line of the chapter.what to do?
 
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I find that hard to believe. Many of the questions are routine. Can you post examples?
Try to solve by componendo dividendo proportion 19 examples 2 #13

$$\frac{2x^3-3x^2+x+1}{2x^3-3x^2-x-1}=\frac{3x^3-x^2+5x-13}{3x^3-x^2-5x+13}$$
 
lurflurf said:
I find that hard to believe. Many of the questions are routine. Can you post examples?
Try to solve by componendo dividendo proportion 19 examples 2 #13

$$\frac{2x^3-3x^2+x+1}{2x^3-3x^2-x-1}=\frac{3x^3-x^2+5x-13}{3x^3-x^2-5x+13}$$


this kind of questions are easy.
how about pg.no:12 24th question-it is very difficult.


and also https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=746992
 
for 24 clear denominators and cross multiply and simplify.
 

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