By trigfail - 25/09/2010 08:57 - New Zealand

Today, I failed my trigonometry exam because my scientific calculator was on the wrong setting. FML
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albinoV 1

You had it set to "radian" when you wanted "degree" am I right?

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tatiee_fml 0

Hahaha. And you didn't notice this at all...Shame on you, not the calculator.

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bahahaa1 0

well the op could have it like where I'm from. you doy bring a calculator they give it to you, and they are suppossed to assure that they are all in the correct mode.so,yeah.shrug.

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Cinn_fml 22

I've had questions in degrees on the same exam as ones in radians. I'm sure others will have done too, and maybe the OP did as well. Therefore it doesn't necessarily matter, especially as most classes will tell you how to change them on the standard model they use.

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singingfreak525 8

But how could you not tell? Common sense would tell you that the numbers are either way smaller or way bigger than they should be.

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RKD 23

Any way they might let you retake the exam? And the first reply was funny-"math is supposed to be exact?" What is a Marrs probe/this commentator needs to remember that english is supposed to be accurate, too!

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l3allin_all_day 0

i had my calc die right before a test and the teacher didn't have a calc

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Bluepies 24

I'm guessing you needed radians and had it set to degrees, or vice versa. If you REALLY knew trig, you woulda noticed "Hey, that seems like a really high value given the input," or something like that at one point. You could use a little more practice, and don't just go through the motions and write down what your calculator spits out, try learning a thing or two about the relationships between the inputs and outputs. Better luck next time. The occasional C in math won't kill you, at least not in a high school class, as long as you can learn from your mistakes.

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Trollz4daLULZ 1

Hey OP, this is a sine of what's to come in your life. Not to go off on a tangent, but if you keep failing in school, you won't be able to hold down a decent job. Your parents will have to cosine when you want to make a major purchase, such as a house or car, and you may even need to take out a secant mortgage. You'll never be able to stand on your own, and you'll be relying on other people to a varying degree. Every time you call them, they'll know you need help, and their first question will be "what's your angle?", and without a decent income, you'll have to rely on looks alone to attract acute girl. See? I can post something without a litany of YDIs! You got a whirlwind of horrible puns instead.

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Cinn_fml 22

That's an epic selection of maths puns there, Trollz. :P

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Trollz4daLULZ 1

I would say that my comments have become integral to this site, and while I have my copycats, everyone knows how derivative they are. I mean to be above average; to cross the median and go against the flow of traffic, if you will. It's one mode of doing things, and it helps me keep my focus (is this one too obscure?). Contrary to popular belief, this isn't as easy as Pi. However, along the same vein, if life gives you lemons, you need to squeeze lemma and make lemmanade. [not to brag [oh, but I am!], but it's been years since my last math class, and I'm not using anything but my memory to come up with these...]

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Cinn_fml 22

Oh dear lord, you two. No one should be able to make that many maths puns :P

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FFML_314 11

Pendatik, your degenerate comment has left me with a range of emotions. Your formulated plan of dividing and conquering has ceased to exist. You must first multiply your army and give equal rights to them all. Stop adding weapons and start subtracting the weak. Man, I'm standing behind this counter, trying to refrain from eating this pi! I'm such a fatty. I hate math. LOL!

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Trollz4daLULZ 1

It shows that you hate math! You took the pun war from high school and university level down to elementary school :P Back to it: the proof that I am greater than you two in this is the exponentially higher number of puns I've had; you should start a log. Doing so might take you to the root of your problems at coming up with more math puns.

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FFML_314 11

HAHA! Hey, isn't it the effort that counts? LOL!

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FFML_314 11

Where do you people come up with this shit? I like to think I'm rather witty, but you all put me to shame! I should just kill you both and I can have my title back!

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Trollz4daLULZ 1

Switching from math to science, huh? OK, I'm game (theory). [a little philosophy thrown in for ya!] You've both been rather base, but I can let that slide (rule). I can string (theory) this along just like you! It'll be hard to come up with Newtons, but I think I'm up to the challenge. Some of your points are solid, but the rest are a gas! Keep those Bunsen those chairs, and watch how it's done. My puns will oppress you more than Chem Jong Il. I don't know if you appreciate the gravity of the situation, and I don't want to cause any friction between us, but there must be a reaction. On a completely different note: FFML_314, what do you mean, "you people"?!

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FFML_314 11

-Prepare for HORRIBLE puns and /attempts/ at a joke- You know exactly what I mean, Trollz. You and Pen are being ovary sensitive. The magmatude of your comment is lavaly. The basin of your point is polluted with filth! I don't know antibody that would put up with you. I hope you don't have any biological children! DNA Do. Not. Ask.

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FFML_314 11

Why do we have to pick my 2 least favorite subjects? You couldn't have picked Art or English? Damn you both! That was cute, Pen!

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Cinn_fml 22

Because, FFML_314, science and maths based puns are the best. :P

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FFML_314 11

I suppose. My attempts were a failure, but at least I know they laughed at how stupid I was! :D

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Cinn_fml 22

Considering you're an art-girl and I'm a science one and you can make those puns and I can't, I'd say you're doing fairly well.

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FFML_314 11

LOL, well thanks. It took me awhile!

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Trollz4daLULZ 1

Pendatik, your face puns were rather fun; who doesn't love a good facial? But if you'll permit me to Segway (damn those scooters are awful) from physics and biology and into geology, I think you'll find yourself rocked (and possibly stoned, too, if you're down with 4/20!). I feel that you two have taken me for granite, and that's not very gneiss. I marble at how insensitive FFML_314 was with her use of "you people", and I'll bet that you, Pen, share the same sediments. That phrase is obsidian [is that too far a stretch from "obscene"? meh]. Both of you have been quite igneous in how you've shaped your puns, but not all of them have crystallized as you've intended. This has been going on for quartz some time. Mine were never a dig at either of you (hehehe), and I am very careful to pick my battles. Some of what you two have said was quite a lode. You, FFM_314, in particular, have shown a coal heart, while Pendatik would lava to think he came out on top. "Came out on top"? Great, with that double entendre, I've rendered this inappropriate for miners. The atmosphere is getting Chile', anyway. What, too soon? :(

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FFML_314 11

I won. You know why I won? Because I look better in plaid and I also have better hair. MUAHAHAHA!

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UsageAlert 0

When in doubt, set your calculator on radians. Degrees is so middle school.

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Emilyinroom483 7

As much as that sucks, that should be the first thing you check. This is like telling someone that yes, you do need to put your underwear on BEFORE the pants, and if you don't your teachers are going to be having a word with your parents.

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littlebro9 3

From what you said, you go to a New Plymouth highschool, and you have just sat mock exams. I think OP, you are in my class.

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TheManPR 0

this happened to me before but I always double check my work and it didn't always seemed right to me so I found I had to change the settings lol. sorry for what had happened to me though D:

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