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My HS buddies in the honors and AP math classes used to joke that whenever the textbook authors wanted to make a huge leap from premise to conclusion, they would begin with the phrase: “Thus it is obvious to even the most casual observer that ….”
Well, yes! Almost anybody can use a calculator to get an answer, but that only shows that they know how to use a calculator! Showing how you came to the conclusion shows how you can use your brain to solve the problem.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 6 years ago
My HS buddies in the honors and AP math classes used to joke that whenever the textbook authors wanted to make a huge leap from premise to conclusion, they would begin with the phrase: “Thus it is obvious to even the most casual observer that ….”
whahoppened almost 6 years ago
Glad I learned when 2+2=4.
M2MM almost 6 years ago
I’m glad that I was pretty good at math.
Madrias almost 6 years ago
He should be glad he didn’t have my high-school math teachers. They didn’t allow calculators, you had to show your work.
LadyPeterW almost 6 years ago
Well, yes! Almost anybody can use a calculator to get an answer, but that only shows that they know how to use a calculator! Showing how you came to the conclusion shows how you can use your brain to solve the problem.
karmakat01 almost 6 years ago
define ‘surprise’ in math…
cuzinron47 almost 6 years ago
Yep, but it’s not like you’re ever gonna need it [being facetious here].
Al Nala almost 6 years ago
Pretty much!
Sneaker almost 6 years ago
When I was in school they didn’t even have calculators. You had to actually use your head!!