So hey more math

Element Brian

Im kind of in a dilemma, and its making me feel like an idiot, the last time i took a math class, was 4 years ago, in my junior year of high school, i didnt take a math class in my senior year, i worked for a year after highschool, and then went on a 2 year mission. So now I have come back and I'm finally starting University.

Im in probably one of the easier math classes that you could take, but i have to test into it, or take math 101 equivalent to highschool algebra, the thing is, I know this stuff, its just been 4 freaking years since i've used it. So i dont remember how to do all the basic stuff. If I dont pass this test, then I will have to go down to the 101 class, which is 1. stuff i already know, 2. would make me feel really stupid, and 3. would feel like a waste time since i'd been taking an entire semester class just to refresh on stuff I've already learned.

In short, i need a good source on refreshing me through the basic algebra equations and how to solve stuff..... this is the kind of things like (3x^2y^3)(-2x^4y) = ? or (16)^1/2(27)^2/3


soo yea, what would you suggest I do?

Rook

Get a text book and work through some problems.

Zoolander

As someone who used to tutor people in math, my suggestion is to find a tutor. It doesn't have to be a professional, if you have a friend who you know is good at math (like someone doing math or engineering at university), ask them for help. Then go through the course syllabus with him or her and ask him to refresh you on everything you've forgotten. If you can get practice tests, that would also be cool. Also, agree on some way of paying him for his services.

shugarae

A good website that someone recommended to me when I was in a similar situation is Purple Math. Pretty easy to understand, and helpful if you don't have a live tutor.