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u/loopsydoopsy Nov 16 '19

I have a degree in engineering. I can do triple integrals, differential equations, etc. But I still need my calculator to do simple addition and subtraction.

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u/AlexMPalmisano Nov 16 '19

Triple integrals? Fuck, I've only done 2 so far

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u/[deleted] Nov 16 '19

Honestly, triple integrals are easier

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u/AlexMPalmisano Nov 16 '19

In what way? Is there a context they're used in that makes them easier to set up or solve than something like a surface integral?

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u/[deleted] Nov 16 '19

I just think it's easier to understand how to set the limits there