3(x-y)= outa luck

[zyzyly]

I had been wondering about my diploma. I finished my coursework for my BS degree in October, and sent in the money for graduation. I have been waiting for the physical proof of my educational achievement, and had planned to call today to see what was up.

At the time I submitted the final paperwork, they assured me repeatedly that I had everything I needed for graduation. Everything. I kept asking--"Are you sure?" they kept saying yes. I had everything.

They call me today, before I can call them, and tell me that my file is missing the math proficiency requirement. Apparently I need to demonstrate proficiency in math before I can graduate. All I have to do is take a 28-question math test, get 75% correct, and I am done.

They have a sample test on the website. It has stuff I have never encountered in my life. I last took algebra in 1987, and have not used 95 percent of it since. "Solve for x, you loser".

I take the sample test and get 7 right. Amazingly, I am able to calculate that this is much less that the required 75%.

I am screwed.

Any suggestions?

Comments

[weaktwos.livejournal.com]

Math Tutor!

Or a study guide. You can do that math. Heck.You can save lives. With a little elbow grease, you can do algebra, too.

[myasma.livejournal.com]

One of my sisters is a biochemichal engineer, and I sent her an email begging her to teach me how to do equations. I used to tutor her in basic chemistry when she was first starting out. I figure she owes me.

[bigpancakes.livejournal.com]

probably useless tip: then do whatever you need to get nothing but x on one side, then simplify the rest of it on the other side.

[myasma.livejournal.com]

I seem to remember something about that. I have been practicing on the sample questions and have actually begun to remember some of it. I am now up to 14 correct.

Hey it was good to talk to you the other night. I'm sorry I had to cut out so fast. One of these days I want to ask you about John Shelby Spong.