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School is just one simplification after the other (sh.itjust.works)
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[–] cynar 8 points 9 months ago

Preferably you want to note it's existence on the way past. But leave it there.

It's one of the maths areas that is complex enough to wow them, while still simple enough for some to research on their own.

You could also wait for the first smart Alec to ask about negative square roots, blow their brain with a quick simplified answer, and move on.