Did end up getting a C grade in the class and actually remember some of the functions for multiplication, division, square root, etc. Our teacher knew our limitations at this time of night and allowed us to compare notes, especially during a quiz. He recognized it was the only way some us were going to make it through the class.
The slide rule is better known as a mechanical analog computer.
I remember learning the basics on one. It was pretty handy. But what really impressed me were these old guys in Japan that could make their fingers fly on an abacus. I guess some people still use them today.
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