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  1. Jun 6th, 2010, 12:43 PM #1
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    Why is calculus a suffix on non-calculus topics?

    Examples:
    Situational calculus
    Event calculus
    Predicate calculus
    Propositional calculus
    Fluent calculus
    Lambda calculus
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    Re: Why is calculus a suffix on non-calculus topics?

    They're not real calculus, but they're derivatives of it.
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    Re: Why is calculus a suffix on non-calculus topics?

    Well, prior to calculus becoming a mathematical thing, it was a general term for calculation. Therefore, it is used for any situation where calculating is integral to the problem.
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    Re: Why is calculus a suffix on non-calculus topics?

    Shaggy that strikes me as a somewhat Derivative answer to the Area of interest. Perhaps you were overwhelmed by the Volume of responses. Please learn to Differentiate between good and bad replies.
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    Re: Why is calculus a suffix on non-calculus topics?

    It certainly wasn't as clean as Zaza's answer, but touched on the truth of the matter while reaching for a pun.
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    Re: Why is calculus a suffix on non-calculus topics?

    Does calculus teach you how to add?

    If so, then I need to take it so I can balance my checkbox.
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    Re: Why is calculus a suffix on non-calculus topics?

    Quote Originally Posted by Hack View Post
    Does calculus teach you how to add?

    If so, then I need to take it so I can balance my checkbox.
    The only way I could see it being balanced is if you graphed Abs(YourValue)
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    Re: Why is calculus a suffix on non-calculus topics?

    Don't be silly, any even-order polynomial function will balance.
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