I find polynomials to be a helpful analogy:
p(x) = x^2 - 5x + 6
This factors into (x - 3) and (x - 2).
...But what if we SWAPPED the factors??
Clearly this is nonsensical, and this article captures that very well. :) Thank you for elucidating materials!!!
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I find polynomials to be a helpful analogy:
p(x) = x^2 - 5x + 6
This factors into (x - 3) and (x - 2).
...But what if we SWAPPED the factors??
Clearly this is nonsensical, and this article captures that very well. :) Thank you for elucidating materials!!!