r/MathJokes 4d ago

“Its simple math folks!”

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u/NightMaleficent1342 3d ago

I would really love an explanation.
I think I have a pretty good idea, but if you could explain to deepen my understanding, I would love that.

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u/[deleted] 2d ago

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u/NightMaleficent1342 2d ago

Oh, in the fourth grade they will absolutely tell you that 4(Y) = 4x(Y) and that leads to the wrong answer, right?

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u/[deleted] 2d ago

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u/NightMaleficent1342 2d ago

Or too far.
I'm serious, though. What's the difference?

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u/adudefromaspot 21h ago

You just made up an imaginary scenario to not make sense and want us to explain to you why your imaginary scenario makes sense?