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Tradition.

it doesnt matter which letter is used it could be n,d,w, etc

but x and y is just more popular

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The choice to use variables like x and y in algebra is arbitrary. They are simply placeholders that can represent any unknown quantity or value. Using variables allows mathematicians to generalize problems and find solutions that work for a wide range of scenarios. The letters x and y are commonly used due to historical reasons and tradition, but any other letter or symbol could be used as well.

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