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I rarely need maths in my day to day programming

Was the bit I was originally replying to (on my phone so no quote).

Understanding the theory behind the maths you are using or not doesn't mean you are not using that maths.

Lots of people don't understand the biological theory behind getting someone pregnant, but they still manage to execute the process.

I like it when people say they haven't needed or used algebra since they were forced to learn it at school. I ask them if they've ever cooked a joint of meat. The cooking time is a fixed period of time multiplied by the weight of the joint plus an additional period of time depending on how well you want the joint done.

Or (for roast beef (cooked medium) for example) t = (25 * w) + 25 where t is the cooking time and w is the weight in pounds.

They're solving that equation each time they cook, whether they realise it or not.

You think you don't need maths in your day to day programming, I say that you are using maths, just without thinking about it or probably even realising it.
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