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As with all problems it will always be easier to solve an easy question than a complicated one.

If a large problem at hand actually can be divided into several more problems that each are easy, then we solve the easy parts first and the large problem might not be so difficoult at all.

Most math-problems are not actually hard. They are just complex.

By taking away the complexity solving smaller parts first, we are simplifying.

It takes practice but in the end when you see why and how to simplify, then math is a thrill.

Example:

1+1+1+1+1+1+2+2+2+9+9+9

Simplify:

How many 1's =6

How many 2's =3

How many 9's =3

1*6+2*3+9*3------ The question is smaller, easier to remember, easier to deal with.

Simplify further:

6+6+27------- Now this looks really easy.

Answer:

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Ok.. This was really easy, but the methods of simplifying are sound for even the most complex math questions.

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