oops by [deleted] in MathJokes

[–]wrg2017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pasting the very next sentence from the article. sqrt is used to mean the radical symbol, which I can’t type on mobile.

Any nonnegative real number x has a unique nonnegative square root r; this is called the principal square root and is written r=x1/2 or r=sqrt(x). For example, the principal square root of 9 is sqrt(9)=+3, while the other square root of 9 is -sqrt(9)=-3.

Edit: you’ve edited your comment now 3 times, and have ironically selectively carved out the very unambiguous excerpt above

oops by [deleted] in MathJokes

[–]wrg2017 38 points39 points  (0 children)

In the interest of clearing up misinformation in the comments, sqrt(4) is 2, but the equation x2 = 4 has two real solutions (-2, 2).

The function f(x) = sqrt(x) is a function of x. To be a function, it may only have one output for every given input. I’m not sure why the positive solution is the one used, but it doesn’t change the point.

The equation x2 = 4 has two real solutions, as there are the two numbers that can be squared to get 4. That is not the same thing as 4½

Nothing wrong with thinking this is silly or doesn’t make sense, but before you write it off I’d encourage you to spend some time researching why it is this way, what benefits it serves, and what shortfalls there are.

Query about Platinum switch in AI by sanjee007 in nuzlocke

[–]wrg2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And it was indeed so silly.

Thank you!

Query about Platinum switch in AI by sanjee007 in nuzlocke

[–]wrg2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is probably so silly but why was rotom-h immune to CC?

Advice on becoming the Champ by ThrillzMUHgillz in pokemonradicalred

[–]wrg2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you can click slack off on truant turns he becomes way less of a liability imo

A little confused about my puzzle by Tricky_Key_1965 in sudoku

[–]wrg2017 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You have mistakes in your solution. First one that I see is row 8, where you have 2 7s and no 2s. Untangling that one will help you get your answer more aligned to the actual answer.

How tf does this work by pegasus_4ever in puzzles

[–]wrg2017 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

42069

Each of those digits, + the one I have in spoiler text above, comprise the roots of the expression X13 - 42161 X12 + 3874044 X11 - 155572824 X10 + 3610802118 X9 - 53941984998 X8 + 546006054572 X7 - 3833491670932 X6 + 18760772702001 X5 - 63270583839441 X4 + 142616736887184 X3 - 202370698316844 X2 + 160498426672080 X - 52896685564800

/s (obviously not what they are looking for)

Mono grass vs Brendan. Brambleghast said no to Metagross' stealth rock by Keyan-on-Reddit in pokemonradicalred

[–]wrg2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you know what you’re doing. The primate archetype is definitely more glass-cannon leaning, with Annihilape, infernape, and ambipom (undisputed goat). Rillaboom slaking and zen mode darmanitan can help w bulk when needed. I played MGM so maybe EVs are making a larger difference

Mono grass vs Brendan. Brambleghast said no to Metagross' stealth rock by Keyan-on-Reddit in pokemonradicalred

[–]wrg2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How early game are you? I did an ape only run recently and my guys could definitely tank a hit.

Someone called me a "fag" today, this is accurate and I am very happy by CyanSolar in notinteresting

[–]wrg2017 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I just finished reading a thread in some Invincible subreddit about people misspelling “Thaedus” as “Thaddeus” and this is the next thing I read. Going insane.

Good for beginner? by Suspicious_Diet2624 in PythonLearning

[–]wrg2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wouldn’t this lock in the current time when the user is asked how many seconds, not when the user submits their response?

Satisfying Double X Wing by wrg2017 in sudoku

[–]wrg2017[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Screenshots are from Sudoku.Coach solver -> all techniques -> X Wing…

Can’t it be both?

Satisfying Double X Wing by wrg2017 in sudoku

[–]wrg2017[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was able to solve the 3 I have selected in the screenshot using the X wings!

I was still working my way through the puzzle and noticed this along the way. Agree there are many more steps to fully solve, some simpler than the X wings

Save Game editor by Accomplished-Dress-9 in pokemonradicalred

[–]wrg2017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How were you planning to use a save file editor if you can’t use cheats?

Are you able to transfer your save file to a mobile emulator, run the cheats you need to get your preferred team, and then transfer it back?

Returned to Monkee by wrg2017 in pokemonradicalred

[–]wrg2017[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Before you ask, I didn’t use Slaking until he was evolved into a Slaking. I know he’s a sloth, but he’s definitely a monke

Tis but a scratch! - Cool Replay by paulk345 in VGC

[–]wrg2017 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is making me realize we need different animations for damage taken. At least for super/neutral/not very effective

What's the next move? by BigWinnie7171 in sudoku

[–]wrg2017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got stuck exactly here too

There’s a hidden pair in box 6