Comment on Let π = 5
RegalPotoo@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Idk, if you want to test people on how they understand formulae and order of operations without letting them just punch it into a calculator. The actual math isn’t hard, but if you don’t get substituting values into an equation then it’s not trivial
pumpkinseedoil@feddit.de 8 months ago
Just let π be 3 …
Norgur@fedia.io 8 months ago
Or have them learn how to use a calculator at the same time.
Serinus@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Your life is easier and better if you can do this kind of simple math in your head.
Norgur@fedia.io 8 months ago
Oh don't you try to sell me on the "you won't always have a calculator in your pocket" thing. I have fucking Excel in my pocket.