A supplemental note on the Andorian basis for mathematics

Much like the study of chemical reactions, which has been discussed in an earlier post, mathematical reasoning, or at least a great deal of mathematical reasoning, involves an elaborate "and/or" dance.   It is often necessary to begin with what appear to be interminably long equations.  Variables are shifted around, moved from one side of the equation to the other, actualizing the "and" on one side of the equation, the "or" on the side of the equation that is losing a variable.  It is lengthened and shortened until, lo and behold, an answer has been arrived at, which is generally one number.   A lengthy equation with numerous constituent parts, is eventually peeled away until all has been compressed into one number.   Thus, while the "and" and "or" is involved in mathematical problem solving, we can say that the "and" eventually triumphs when a solution is arrived at.  Or is it a triumph of the "or", with a solution being reached by a peeling away of layers.  Most likely a fine balance, as is required for good health.  Problem solving, like health, requires a balance of the "and" and the "or".