....to solve. Rather than attempt to work it out, you simply pick your favourite number and make it become the answer. Then you recalculate, adding an additional process here or there until it justifies the result that you want.
Very often, we all do something along these lines. We decide how we think things ought to be, then retrospectively create a set of arguments and explanations to support this idea. It might be far better to be more open-minded and honest.
Obstinacy and vehemency in opinion are the surest proofs of stupidity. (Bernard Barton)
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