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In a scene not too uncommon in today’s world, local dad Alan Devlin reassured his high school son, Keith, with an enthusiastic “You got this!” to cover for having absolutely no idea how to help him with his Algebra homework.

Keith, a sophomore at Quadratic High, initially welcomed his dad’s encouragement. “At first, I thought he was just trying to boost my confidence,” Keith said. "But then I realized he had absolutely no clue what he was talking about when he started using phrases like “x equals whatever you want it to be” and “Try dividing by zero.”

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[–] Sabre363@sh.itjust.works 27 points 5 months ago (2 children)
[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 23 points 5 months ago (2 children)

I just need a little help with this problem from thermal dynamics

[–] mom@nom.mom 27 points 5 months ago (1 children)
[–] OpenStars@startrek.website 11 points 5 months ago

"Thanks mom":-D

[–] tattletaletimes@lemmy.world 13 points 5 months ago

It's time you give this one a try on your own!

[–] CrayonMaster@midwest.social 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

"Why dont yiu talk me through what you've done so far'