2008-11-19, 05:31 PM
NoWaizMatt Wrote:Because in every algebraic expression (at least the basic ones), "X" is the most commonly used variable to represent any given number. For example:
"I bought X amount of potatoes."
"3x+4=12".
This causing it to fill in the second digit on the number.
/math lesson.
uh no, that's completely misleading.
in that equation x is not being used the fill in the second number. that equation is 3 times X plus 4 equals 12.
The OP had a slight confusion because when you place a number next to a variable (especially when that variable is X) its most commonly seen as multiplication. However, in the gaming world, when talking about levels, having a variable in your level simply means that that number is unspecified. Don't ask why... i guess its just convenient, however misleading it may be at first. You get used to it though.
So in math 2X means 2 times x,
while in gaming: lvl 2x, means that you are some level between 20~29. Thus the oddness created for the OP. Hope this cleared things up.