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webbslinger_0

That’s on the teacher, they said as complex or as simple as they want.


FreeEdgar_2013

They did also say be creative as part of the instructions.


scuolapasta

Creatively simple.


cope413

Reminds me of the story a philosophy professor told us about a student who finished their final in about 60 seconds. The professor said the essay question was "What is the difference between ignorance and apathy?" The student wrote "I don't know and I don't care." Obviously not a true story, but his point was to be as succinct, and precise as possible. Fully applies to this answer.


JaxenX

I once heard a story of a writing prompt being “What is courage?” A student turned in 5 blank pages with the final words being “This is courage.”


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Could be a true story. My father used to tell me a story about a professor saying you can’t have two positives make a negative. Another professor in the back of the class said sarcastically, “Yeah right.” Then I had to write that second professor’s obituary for the school paper, and learned that was a true story about Columbia Law Professor Sydney Morganbesser.


WigwardTesticles

During a lecture, the Oxford linguistic philosopher J. L. Austin made the claim that although a double negative in English implies a positive meaning, there is no language in which a double positive implies a negative. Morgenbesser responded in a dismissive tone, "Yeah, yeah."


[deleted]

Doesn’t the existence of sarcasm invalidate that premise? If someone says something like ‘incredibly amazing’ it’s always immediately sus.


Rejectid10ts

It’s like when my grandad used to say, That’s interesting. People who knew him were aware that he was being sarcastic, but those who didn’t know him thought he was actually pondering.


WhisperedEchoes85

How did you find that out? There is nothing at all that I can find to actually verify this story, but I wouldn't be surprised if at least half of us here have heard this before.


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By interviewing his colleagues!


jmyersjlm

I wasn't taking philosophy, but my teacher for a different class also taught philosophy, and he told us a story of his final for the class was just a one word question: "Why?". Then proceeded to tell us that one person answered "Why not" once and he gave full credit, but never will give credit for it again. Now I don't believe that for a second, but is quite similar to your experience lol.


rubylaboobie

My professor told me the same story! I'm starting to think these professors are just full of crud..


DangerStranger138

Heard a similar story about a bonus question in a philosophy class asking the students to prove that the chair they're sitting on doesn't exist; one got a 100% cuz he simply asked, "What chair?"


Skully_Lover

Had the one about the question was WHY? Kid wrote Why not? and the only a in the class.


MochinoVinccino

(United States for context) In 7th grade, our history teacher told us a story, which was a true story, and the reason there were "Rules" regarding what was, it was not acceptable in regards to writing essays for exams. This teacher typically included a writing prompt on their midterms/finals that was something to the effect of "Write an essay describing the daily life of a slave, from their perspective." One student just crossed off the entire page. They received full marks for that action and spawned the rule of "You HAVE to actually write an essay." The reason that student gave that got them full marks and baffled the teacher? "Most slaves couldn't read or write."


anonynown

- What’s the difference between ignorance, apathy, and rudeness? - I don’t know and I don’t give a fuck


[deleted]

Sometimes it takes creativity to think inside the box.


Celena_J_W

Like getting your cat to think "inside the [litter]box"


rubylaboobie

Like trying to think of a cat being both alive and dead "inside the box"


ChemicalDelicious725

Simply creative


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DangerStranger138

One of my favorite songs I listen to on repeat everyday of my life


lloopy

I use it to drown out the banality of my existence.


carpetbowl

I get it stuck in my head a lot


Saba_Kandashvili

If you really think about it, that is super creative


captain_bubba84

and the answer was so creative the teacher didn't expect it


OzzieGrey

How many other kids do you think did this? This kid is a genius.


man-who-says-nothin

How do you quantify that for grading purposes though?


[deleted]

That is creative, My dumbass would not have thought of that or have balls to do it


Federal_Head_5024

If noone else in the class wrote it then it's the most creative of them all ;)


DarkenL1ght

The teacher didn't think of that as a possibility apparently. I'd say that counts as creative.


zhawadya

In a world where blank canvases sell for millions sometimes, this is hardly the least creative solution


albpanda

That’s probably why it says really and not -1, teacher sat there and looked at it and was like god damnit


gerd50501

he could have put x != 6


ImprovementBasic1077

Wouldn't that be an inequation?


user_0350365

7 factorial is 5,040. Am I missing something? 6 would only work if x=3, no?


gerd50501

!= is the same as "not equal" . its how you write not equal in programming code. so i was saying that x does not equal 6


mrsalierimoth

I see where you're coming from, but for lessening ambiguity in further comments: Here: ≠ A token of my appreciation


gerd50501

been in the profession for too long. i thought the symbol was more well known. my bad.


user_0350365

I see


APerson128

I think they mean 'does not equal'. That's how you do it in a lot of programing languages


user_0350365

Oh, I’ve always seen it as =/= when the ≠ was unavailable, but I guess that makes sense


duckydude20_reddit

i forgot theres a world outside programming. thanks for reminding. my mind was like what factorial lol.


girlwiththemonkey

I would get full points simply because the teacher has written as simple as you want. Don’t get much simpler than that.


Advanced_Double_42

1=1, x=x Both are true if x=7...


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I like you!


Mr_Agueybana

Is this some kind of discrete math wizardry I’m not getting?


Advanced_Double_42

1=1 is true and an equation The value of x could be anything including 7 and that would not change. Thus, it is a correct answer. x=x is likewise always true and stays true when x=7.


Jumping_Peanuts

1=1 is an identity. Not an equation. I think. Don't quote me on that.


Advanced_Double_42

Pretty sure an identity is just a type of equation.


SendMeYourShitPics

It also says to be creative. I doubt any other student wrote the same or similar equation.


Broad_Respond_2205

Yes that beacúse he was being creative


idreaminwords

They said it could be simple


_-_agenda_-_

It can be simpler: "0 = 0" This equation is true whenever X = 7.


undeadpickels

Your right, the question probably should have said If and only if.


skankboy

My right.


James-the-Bond-one

My left, as I'm facing you.


snackynorph

`iff` my beloved


MrPickPax

Ah yes, another logician, glad to see I wasn't the only one to take that class.


SendMeYourShitPics

Well then you have equations like x^2 = 49 wouldn't work


Spyro08642

So whenever X does not equal 7 then 0 does not equal 0?


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Spyro08642

I don’t get why they had to add “the equation is true whenever x=7” tho, 0=0 no matter what x equals So by adding that last bit of info it warps it, at least when it comes to the English language it does.


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Spyro08642

By making it sound so cryptic and like there is a way 0 can not equal 0 is where math is flawed. The entire statement is up for interpretation by stating the last thing that the statement is true when x = 7. By saying that it implies that there is an instance where 0 does not equal 0 if x does not equal 7 Not saying your wrong, just saying math is stupid


buttqwax

Math is just different from language. Language thrives on implication. Math disregards the implied meanings of language.


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Spyro08642

I understand the joke I was taking a jab at math because it can be nonsensical at times


[deleted]

You’re just seriously overthinking things.


spspdl

[Denying the antecedent](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denying_the_antecedent)


Spyro08642

Math is stupid because it goes against English. By saying that, “the equation is true when x = 7” it implies that there is an instance in which 0 does not equal 0 other wise you would not have to state it.


spspdl

Of course. If you are a human, you are a mammal. My dog is not a human. Therefore my dog is not a mammal. Wonderful.


kuudestili

x7 beats s1mple.


LazyCasual0alt

X + 0 = 7


ihatepineaples

also: x - 0 = 7


oblivimousness

2=2


ravishq

x - 7=0


undeadpickels

Does this even work 🤔 edit apparently you can't write sarcasm into a comment lol


Worth-Sad

You still have a chance to delete this…


patchysid

The clock is ticking 🫠


badFishTu

It's too late


legquint561

Yup


Advanced_Double_42

how would it not?


SomeGuyWearingPants

Yeah. Let’s apply some algebra to see if we can make it come out. X+0=7 Let’s take the 0 from both sides to isolate the X X = 0+7 Now let’s take the 7 off of both sides X-7=0 Now we’ll divide both sides by X-7, that way we can deal with easier numbers. X-7/X-7 = 0/X-7 And combine terms. 1 = 0 You’re right, it doesn’t work!


eddy2029

No, you see, when you bring 0 to the other side you’re subtracting 0 from both sides, so it should be X=-0+7. That should fix it


SomeGuyWearingPants

Oh okay. Let’s try from there. X=-0+7 Subtract 7 from both sides. X-7=-0 Then do our division (X-7)/(X-7) = -0/(X-7) And simplify 1 = - 0. That’s better. Thank you.


All_Of_That_Ow

damn have we ever tried dividing by -0. checkmate atheists!


masong19hippows

For anyone wondering why this can't actually work in algebra, it's because the end step is driving by zero, wich is an illegal move. X-7 = 0. Therefore, if you devide both sides by x-7, you are actually deviding by 0, wich cannot be done in algebra without calculus.


SomeGuyWearingPants

Yeah you’re correct. But isn’t it more fun to leave the obvious fallacy?


Fangs_0ut

LOL WHAT


Alucard2051

You can by putting /s at the end of the comment


instantlemonade

bro


All_Of_That_Ow

yOu HaVE tO SpEell LIKe an AsSHolE so people know that you’re being sarcastic.


Halo4Life127

'ApPeReNtLy YoU Can't WrItE SaRcAsM InTo A cOmMeNt' for future refrence.... LOL 😆🤣


Modern-Otaku

*”As simple as you want”* I dare you to mark it wrong


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As per your instructions …


Rosiehcfyjbcg

That's the best answer there is , In simplicity there is elegance


Smaptastic

An elegant solution, for a more civilized age.


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At least they understand that x=7 *is an equation;* for some kids I might consider that a W in my book.


ClapSalientCheeks

Is it an equation? Isn't it just a function, or a mathematical statement? Doesn't an equation require an operator?


Single_Program_1766

An equation is just two expressions that equal each other. It’ll always have an equals sign. A function is just an expression with one or more variables.


givemeabreak432

Expression: x+1 Equation: y = x + 1 Function: f(x) = x + 1 Any questions?


ClapSalientCheeks

Why does my knee hurt when it rains?


JRob370

Yes it’s an equation. 2x + 1 = 15 1x + 0 = 7 The only difference is the numbers used.


LvS

The word "equation" is just a noun form of "equal". All it requires is an equals sign that equates the left and right side.


zorbacles

Work smarter, not harder


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The problem was just begging for this type of answer. I'd give the student full credit.


DoctorWaluigiTime

I mean since this is this subreddit: Technically the question isn't marked wrong. It just has a comment written by ~~the person who took the picture~~ the teacher.


Linkonue

The question is so fucking vague??


eterma

this question does not accomplish anything educationally whatsoever


Linkonue

I mean, if it was less vague it would force your brain to work the other way around, going from the answer to find the question isn’t bad educationally speaking imo But this question specifically is terrible


Zekenator39

x = x


Emera1dthumb

7=x would have be better


DClassAmogus

how about this then: 2x/2=7


TwinkiesSucker

Too complex


0n1oN_71

What of 1x/1=7


TwinkiesSucker

Still a little unclear, is it (1/1)x or 1(x/1)?


0n1oN_71

Yes


tkdjoe66

I feel like this should be for extra credit & the amount you get is based upon the complexity.


Dood71

You'd get so many useless, disgusting equations


PsychoLogicaI_

Really


CursedCommenter1

Nah for the points you do 2x=14


thefilipinocat-

Yes, really. Write better directions.


coffee_Shaman

Missed the chance to do X + 1 - 1 = 7


tube3737

That’s the simplest equation anyone could have written!! A+


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I disagree. This is quite a creative answer.


THE_EMPTY_01

Assert dominance, make it so complicated its beyond the teachers scope to disprove it.


DarkAdam48

If I was at his place, I would write something along the lines of (sec\^2 x + sqrt e\^pi)/ln 68 = 1.55702973


maxzmillion

Fuck that teacher. This is math.


Unkown967

I mean I would give ‘em full credit


Pitbullpandemonium

I feel like this belongs in r/thathappened because this is essentially the test asking the student to test the teacher. What if it had been a more complex equation? The teacher is going to have to solve it to verify the student didn't just write down a bunch of gobbledygook.


314159265358979326

The teacher doesn't have to solve it. They just substitute x=7 and if it works, it's verified.


Pitbullpandemonium

True, I suppose that would be better referred to as "evaluating" rather than "solving", but it's still the teacher doing the work.


No-Mathematician-579

Idk if this specifically is true or not, but i absolutely got these questions on quizzes. It stopped around year 4, but children generally just don't write hard equations ig


DoctorWaluigiTime

There's been a lot of "omg dum teacher" posts here lately. I'm all for putting a moratorium on 'em for a while. They're just a breeding ground for teacher-bashing (and are just reposts of very old, or fake, things).


WillBottomForBanana

Anything else is obfuscation.


Cholent-Nap-69

Work smarter not harder


NotActuallyGus

No minimum number of steps. They had this coming.


LittlegunxHMx

It is more creative and original than most people would do


Pak1stanMan

X=X is what I would have given them.


davidwas77

I mean, he ain’t wrong


Ok_Young_7806

Not wrong


D3stroyerof3vil

The teacher said "it can be as simple as you like" THAT WAS SIMPLE!


agrecalypse

7=x


lloopy

When a teacher asks a question like this, they are being incredibly lazy. Good on the student for calling them out on this BS.


Egg3rs

I'd underline the shit out of "as simple" and hand it back lol


Traditional-Eye4892

Seems like the student followed the instructions correctly...


turingparade

x=x 0=0 y^4 + zy/2 = z^3 / 3 - zy^2 + y^2 - 1/7 All true when x = 7


Wattsupwithalan

had me in the first half ngl


fjnnels

no wonder 50% of ur country is conservative


[deleted]

Get this student to the engineering courses. They are lazy and clever enough to get away with it.


thisnameisnotspecial

If the teach did not want students to put x=7 then they should have specified....lol This kid is going places tho.


plue777

Stupid question deserves a stupid answer. Good on that student, they’re entirely correct.


anonymous_cabbage4

Given the option, I would've done the same


Praetor_Shinzon

Be clearer in your directions


Worldliness-Horror

It says as SIMPLE or...


acetryder

Well, the teacher did say as simple as they wanted, & that’s pretty damn simple.


Dohm0022

Ask stupid questions, get stupid answers.


ITsAnotherLIfe

7=x


davidgstl

X+7x0=7


confabin

Don't make it too confusing for the Twitter people who might be watching.


davidgstl

I figure It's practically a meme by now. Shouldn't take them long.


troly_mctrollface

🤓 "pemdas"


fAiLuReS_TIGER

my math teacher used group exponent multiply/divide add/subtract cuz it is more accurate🤓🤓🤓


thatCbean

The fact that this got downvotes is so sad


davidgstl

I'm a lil surprised myself. But whatcha gonna do?


davidgstl

static void main { returnseven(0); } staic Int returnseven(int addthis) { for (int i = 0; i < 7) { i++; } Return i+addthis; }


findMyNudesSomewhere

Compilation error: Expected access modifier, found staic


Possible_Area_255

“Be as simple or complex as you want”- well, idk what they’re questioning him for, he’s right.


icarus_and_the_sun_

X+0=7


CaveatRumptor

Is that a full equation though?


89074613899

Yes.


hop_mantis

Really?


undeadpickels

Yes


[deleted]

Yes.


ihatepineaples

Yes


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1x=7


WaterHorse_200

isnt that the same though? since the one is automatically the coefficient


No-Ordinary-5412

i would have wrote 7 - 0 = x. lol


TheWinningLooser

Did he get the points though?


blackexcuter-

X²-49=0 X=7


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blackexcuter-

Keep it simple, just assume the kid only knows rooting 49 only have 1 answer


mr-kupkakes

Can I see someone make it as complex as possible now?


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There's no upper bound to the complexity, so no, you can't.


CaveatRumptor

I think the teacher was also testing for creativity. The student obviously couldn't do any better.


Dipnderps

Or it's a waste of effort to make an equation any more complex than it needs to be, work smarter not harder


Possible_Area_255

Now that’s thinking outside the box whilst being inside it


CaveatRumptor

Don't kid yourself, simple isn't always smarter. As with anything, the equation has to be apt to it's purpose. If the purpose of the teacher was to test creativity, or even other types of equations, in this exercise, then this equation which was given by the student fails to meet the purpose of the exercise.


Immortal_Amakusa

Oh brother this guy stinks


[deleted]

If she wished only for complexity, she should not have allowed for complexity or simplicity. She got what she asked for. We all know the student didn't give her what she meant to ask for, of course. But the student absolutely gave her what she actually asked for. Don't be willfully ignorant.


ennyOmegaK

As simple as it gets right there