I was one of those kids who always asked 'why?' to everything. In order to truly understand HOW it worked, I had to first know WHY it worked. Once I know why it works I can easily rearrange the formula to solve for any variable. Too many people only know how to solve for 'x' because that was the only way the formula was taught.
I can recall one lesson in Physics where we learned how to apply a formula to solve for the pressure exerted at any given 'x' depth on a dam wall. For some reason, this one clicked in a way I'll never forget. It made me feel like I could wield Thor's hammer. (Plus, I had a great Physics teacher!)
Once I understood that this applied math is what allows us to precisely determine exactly how much concrete is needed to prevent a dam from catastrophic failure, the excitement of applying math in other areas came naturally.
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I was one of those kids who always asked 'why?' to everything. In order to truly understand HOW it worked, I had to first know WHY it worked. Once I know why it works I can easily rearrange the formula to solve for any variable. Too many people only know how to solve for 'x' because that was the only way the formula was taught.
I can recall one lesson in Physics where we learned how to apply a formula to solve for the pressure exerted at any given 'x' depth on a dam wall. For some reason, this one clicked in a way I'll never forget. It made me feel like I could wield Thor's hammer. (Plus, I had a great Physics teacher!)
Once I understood that this applied math is what allows us to precisely determine exactly how much concrete is needed to prevent a dam from catastrophic failure, the excitement of applying math in other areas came naturally.
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