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 Originally Posted by WeldPhaser
Savy, as your last line suggests here. We are all at different levels of math skill. and no offense , but that equation came seem mind boggling to someone who is just learning algebra. it would probably take a skype sesh w/ dirtyden to assess where he's at , and exactly what tools may help.
No, that equation is simple and if you can't do it then you don't even begin to qualify for using a calculator to save you time. If you can't do the basics then don't attempt to use shortcuts. They are just a lazy option, and are definitely -EV compared to learning what you're on about.
Think about using a normal calculator. If you wanted to work out 325226*12352135 then obviously you'd just use a calculator, but you wouldn't tell someone who couldn't do 4*21 to just use a calculator, you'd teach them how to multiply.
MMM says all these things but what you have to remember is that he is a quite capable engineer (i.e. he can do basic maths (just)).
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