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Re:Why did we ever think a student's first programming langu... by oblio on Sunday June 27, 2021 @03:27AM (#27649412)
> At least 5% of the population can’t understand algebra.

That's a very low bar, though. It would mean that 95% (ok, maybe slightly less) of everyone out there would be able to understand chemistry.

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Re:Why did we ever think a student's first programming langu... by barry-cotter on Sunday June 27, 2021 @04:44AM (#27649772)
That algebra is necessary for chemistry does not imply that it is sufficient.
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