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+\section{Introduction}
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+Mathematicians, physicists, and engineers needed to quickly solve complex equations even before computers were invented.
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+\medskip
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+The \textit{slide rule} is an instrument that uses the logarithm to solve this problem. Before you continue, cut out and assemble your slide rule.
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+\medskip
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+There are four scales on your slide rule, each labeled with a letter on the left side:
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+\def\sliderulewidth{13}
+\begin{center}
+\begin{tikzpicture}[scale=1]
+	\tscale{0}{9}{T}
+	\kscale{0}{8}{K}
+	\abscale{0}{7}{A}
+
+	\abscale{0}{5.5}{B}
+	\ciscale{0}{4.5}{CI}
+	\cdscale{0}{3.5}{C}
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+	\cdscale{0}{2}{D}
+	\lscale{0}{1}{L}
+	\sscale{0}{0}{S}
+\end{tikzpicture}
+\end{center}
+
+Each scale's ``generating function'' is on the right:
+\begin{itemize}
+	\item T: $\tan$
+	\item K: $x^3$
+	\item A,B: $x^2$
+	\item CI: $\frac{1}{x}$
+	\item C, D: $x$
+	\item L: $\log_{10}(x)$
+	\item S: $\sin$
+\end{itemize}
+
+Once you understand the layout of your slide rule, move on to the next page.
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+\pagebreak