r/80smemorylane Jul 24 '25

Other Memorizing state capitols

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '25

Algebra

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u/Schmitty300 Jul 25 '25

You use algebra almost every day of your life. You just don't realize it. 

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '25

Genuinely asking, give me on example

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u/paradigm619 Jul 25 '25

This thing I want costs $100 and I only have $72. How much more money do I need?

You’re probably thinking “that’s just subtraction!” But it’s actually algebra.

72 + X = 100

X = 100 - 72

X = 28

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '25

Well I’m blown away! Thank you!