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7 Simple Math Problems That Will Save Your Life

Sometimes you just need to plug numbers into the right equation.

Math sucks, but we need it for lots of stuff. Fortunately, the simplest math problems are the ones that could also help (or even save) your life. I’m talking really simple here ... like 2+2 kinda sh-t. OK, maybe not that simple, but take a look and prepare yourself for adult existence:

0/(number of cats you own) = how many you should bring up in a job interview

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crazyzat

If you want the job, there is no correct amount of cats to mention when you should be mentioning your qualifications. People will never love your cats as much as you do. Sorry.

(Your weight)/(number of drinks you've had) = reasons you shouldn't be driving

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That's a lot of reasons, isn't it? Don't drink and drive, Sluggo.

(Number of people you follow on Twitter)/(number of your followers) = how many hours of your life you need to stop wasting

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This equation is really useful in helping you figure out if you even exist IRL.

(Number of episodes you binge)/(number of people you see in a day) = chance the police will discover you lying in your own filth

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Get out of your house! Stop watching all that Netflix and live! LIVE! The more consecutive episodes of a show you watch, the more likely your dog will begin feasting on your body.

(Credit hours required for graduation) X (full tuition cost) = number of cooler things you could've spent your money on

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You're probably never going to use that degree anyway, so why not instead go into lifelong debt for an 18k gold Apple Watch, a real-life hoverboard, a dog with customized roller skates and a bird that knows every Billy Joel song?

(Number of dates you go on) - (number of online dating profiles you have) = number of people you'll never speak to again

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If you date online, you're probably going to match up with a lot of people. Unfortunately most of these people are the kind you'll never want to see a second time. Hooray!

(Holding cup of coffee + changing radio stations + texting your boo + thinking) X (number of cars slamming on breaks) = STOP

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coffespill

Keep your eyes on the road, chief. Your brilliant tweet about Grumpy Cat can wait. Do the math.

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