A/N:typicle calvin struggling over math. I drew a hardcopy version thatÕs much funnier becaue of the visual, but this is o.k, i guess. The math might be a little above first grade. Oh well. As long as YouÕve taken algebra, itÕs still pretty funny. XD

[Strip One:]

{First Square}

{setting:at calvins desk, math homework spread in dissarray}

{written about calvinÕs head:X+2X=37=X-20}

Calvin(propping elbows on desk and sighing):*sigh* this doesnÕt make any sense!

{Second Square}

CalvinÕs Dad(taking the math paper and beginning to work on it):sure it does! Here, you start like this! Remember you can add anything to one side as long as you add it to the other!!!

{Third Square}

Calvin(eyes wide):really?ANYTHING?

[Strip Two:]

{First Square}

{CalvinÕs desk AT SCHOOL}

Ms. Wormwood:remember, you have half an hour to do your tests. (hands calvin a paper)

{second square}

Calvin( chews on pencil and reads equation)

{written above calvinÕs head:3X+47=9X}

{third square}

{written above CalvinÕs head:4 elk+3x+1 flamethrower+47+5ogres+1worm=9x+4elk+3x+4ogres+1worm}

Calvin(dismal):*sigh* now all I have to do is solve it....