Algebra was my worst subject!
Marriage algebra. From the BBC: Calculating the perfect marriage. Delegates at a conference in Dundee have heard how mathematics can determine the fate of a marriage. Professor James Murray from the University of Washington believes he has formulated a model which can predict the chances of staying with a chosen partner. He claims data from a couple’s conversations, converted into algebra, is 94% accurate in determining how long a couple will remain wed. [continue]… [mirabilis.ca]
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