Over in Massachusetts, they make you solve the problem of how to pay for universal healthcare without raising taxes. Even the people who leave on vacation can’t get back in.
Great cartoon, but it totally ignores NY’s approach to improving education. Throw more money at it. Doesn’t matter that they’ve been doing that for over 50 years and the results just keep getting worse.
The problem is that there are two correct answers: 4 and -4, because if you multiply either of them by themselves you get 16. A better formula would have been: (2x^2+x+3)/3=13. Then the only correct answer would be 4.
I totally suck at math (algebra in particular), and could care less about going to New York… but when I figured out that X = 4, I was beyond ecstatic with myself. More like “Holy sh*t, I actually solved this! My brain does still function sometimes!” :-D
That was reaching way back for me, but I did it! I work for the government – I’m not used to thinking! (just kidding, but I haven’t had to do that kind of math for a while)
I Did not like algebra when I was in 9th grade 55 years ago but I did solve this . And now I would like to take all or most of my math classes again . Not sur I went about it correctly but I did check my work. LOL
bdviets over 5 years ago
X=4
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member over 5 years ago
Or x = -4
One of the posters around here goes by the name Strob…
AllishaDawn over 5 years ago
Yea, I got it right!
Farside99 over 5 years ago
Over in Massachusetts, they make you solve the problem of how to pay for universal healthcare without raising taxes. Even the people who leave on vacation can’t get back in.
Strob Premium Member over 5 years ago
I can solve the problem, but I have no desire to enter New York State! :-)
Celarius Premium Member over 5 years ago
Still got it. x=+/- 4
Strob Premium Member over 5 years ago
And they always say you never need algebra in real life.
rootytoot over 5 years ago
Do you get extra points if you solve it in your head?! X = 4!
Strob Premium Member over 5 years ago
Poor Bleeb is puzzled! He can’t “Escape From New York”!
enigmamz over 5 years ago
I can’t prove it, but I solved it before I looked at the comments!!!
Carl Premium Member over 5 years ago
Might make more sense if it was to leave the state.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Pretty clever idea. Though I’m thinking most US citizens won’t get in without a calculator.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 5 years ago
X=4, but I don’t want to go to NY. So I will say The Square Root of -1.
gammaguy over 5 years ago
Donald Trump, on his way to play golf, shouted “fore!”, and they let him in.
Amra Leo over 5 years ago
Funny, I look forward to finding Bleeb almost as much as I look forward to the comic…
derdave969 over 5 years ago
Great cartoon, but it totally ignores NY’s approach to improving education. Throw more money at it. Doesn’t matter that they’ve been doing that for over 50 years and the results just keep getting worse.
zmech13 Premium Member over 5 years ago
The problem is that there are two correct answers: 4 and -4, because if you multiply either of them by themselves you get 16. A better formula would have been: (2x^2+x+3)/3=13. Then the only correct answer would be 4.
flemmingo over 5 years ago
They must have had this test after they let Shumer in?
dexterwhite over 5 years ago
Actually X = +4 or -4
eddie6192 over 5 years ago
Tourism’s gonna hit an all time low.
joeoutlaw Premium Member over 5 years ago
x=3.317 (the square root of 11)
joeoutlaw Premium Member over 5 years ago
Oops! +/-4 is indeed correct as x^2=16
dreamline Premium Member over 5 years ago
I totally suck at math (algebra in particular), and could care less about going to New York… but when I figured out that X = 4, I was beyond ecstatic with myself. More like “Holy sh*t, I actually solved this! My brain does still function sometimes!” :-D
jbduncan over 5 years ago
Over half the country would have to stay home. Next question- name your Federal Senators and representative. Duh……
Phrosty 12Oaks over 5 years ago
So many things one could say about a wall and border with this cartoon but then that would just start a brouhaha about Trump.
joeatwork212 over 5 years ago
90% of New Yorkers wouldn’t be allowed to return.
Lakegal over 5 years ago
That should be the sign to get out of the state.
Rabies65 over 5 years ago
Can we get one of these toll booths for my state?
Larry Zambrano Premium Member over 5 years ago
I’ll join the chorus and confirm that X = 4.
joelucas over 5 years ago
Two answers: 4 or -4
contralto2b over 5 years ago
That was reaching way back for me, but I did it! I work for the government – I’m not used to thinking! (just kidding, but I haven’t had to do that kind of math for a while)
bsisler21 over 5 years ago
I thought you had to disavow God and the Constitution to live in NY.
WCraft Premium Member over 5 years ago
Or, we can get you a visa if you work and promise to pay plenty of taxes!
Stephen Rousseau over 5 years ago
The negative four answer intrigues me…
geese28 over 5 years ago
X=4
cuzinron47 over 5 years ago
Hey, they’re profiling people from New Jersey.
hda2z Premium Member over 5 years ago
mike75035 over 5 years ago
Also no room for pro-life or pro-gun advocates.
Boise Ed Premium Member over 5 years ago
So tRump can never go home again?
kcgtsv over 5 years ago
X can also be 4 ( I hadn’t even considered -4).
joannepowers Premium Member over 5 years ago
4 or -4
Zepp Jamieson Premium Member over 5 years ago
X=4
don.a.tucker over 5 years ago
Or just 4. !!
cpiller Premium Member over 5 years ago
I’m stunned that I was actually able to solve this correctly!
nosirrom over 5 years ago
Question. Be honest. How many used paper and pencil?
rookie26201 over 5 years ago
I got 4. Can I come in?