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Old 08-17-2005, 12:01 AM   #10
BigV
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Originally Posted by tw
Imaginary numbers are routinely used in things I must understand. There exist so many other 'variations' of mathematics that involve symbols I am not confortable with and concepts that I have difficulty with (such as --snip--
imaginary numbers?

Like, um, Social Security? Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price? EPA gas mileage estimates? Eight hours of sleep? "Big Ten Inch" (Ok, Aerosmith gets a pass :wink: )

Yeah, I don't really understand them either.
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