Re: [math-fun] math-fun Digest, Vol 154, Issue 11

Speaking of which, I once wrote a paper containing a formula like abc/de using a slash. I intended a*b*(c/d)*e which is how computer languages parse it. But at least one reader wrote me an infuriated letter making it clear he interpreted as (a*b*c)/(d*e). I then replied to clear up the matter, but about 6 years later same guy apparently re-read my paper, forgot my old reply, and sent me another infuriated letter saying same thing! But, I should have inserted parentheses to avoid this whole issue, lesson learned. -- Warren D. Smith http://RangeVoting.org <-- add your endorsement (by clicking "endorse" as 1st step)