Understanding Life Through Algebra
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After applying some simple algebra to some commonly known and widely accepted theorems a new understanding can be reached of the secret to wealth and success. Here it goes.
    Theorem 1: Knowledge is Power.
    Theorem 2: Time is Money.
    Theorem 3: Power is Work over Time (ask any engineer).
Substituting algebraic equations, we get:
    K = P    (1)
    T = M    (2)
    P = W/T    (3)
Now, do a few simple substitutions. Using equation (3) on equation (1), we achieve:
    K = W/T    (4)
Replacing T by M (by use of equation (2)) in equation (4) yields:
    K = W/M    (5)
Expanding back into English, we get:
    Theorem 4: Knowledge equals Work over Money.
From this we can conclude for a fixed amount of Work:
    1. The more Money You make, the less You Know. The less You Know, the more Money You make.
    2. The less Money You make, the more You Know. The more You Know, the less Money You make.
Working out the socioeconomic implications of this breakthrough is left as an exercise for the reader.

 

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