Equal Variables Sequencing

[bruschak]

In Lesson One of the Test Preparation book, it discusses equal variables in logic games. The example it gives is "Jahru is not faster than Miles." It denotes that M = J. The example explains that variables can be equal in a sequencing game. However, with that wording, can Miles be faster than Jahru, thus making them not equal variables (e.g. M - J)?

[Francis O'Rourke]

Hi Bruschak,

It will help you to think of the sign used on page 1-22 as a double-dash, instead of as an equal sign. M = J should be interpreted to mean that either J is slower than M, or J and M run at the same speed.

As you said, M = J indicates that the "variables can be equal." This does not mean that they need to be equal. Don't forget the difference between the words can and must