Question 17408
Get a GOOD teacher, get a GOOD book, locate some GOOD resources (like learning centers, tutors, websites, especially algebra.com!), and SPEND A LOT OF TIME PRACTICING MATH PROBLEMS!  


How does one become a good athlete?  A good musician?  A weightlifter?  What's the key word in all of this??  PRACTICE, PRACTICE, and REPETITIONS!!  


TIME and EFFORT!!  It takes hard work!  Turn off the TV, do your homework first, and THEN you can go out and play!!


Thanks for a GREAT QUESTION!!


R^2 at SCC