Randolph Itch, 2 a.m. by Tom Toles for September 30, 2024

Ironically, Al Gebra and Al Gorithm were very nervous taking tests. Their Pi rates were also quite low.

x equals (-b plus/minus the square root of (b squared – 4 times a times c)) over (2 times a)

If they had learned to solve quadratic equations, the parabolas of their cannon fire would have been much more accurate.

In other math news, logarithms were primarily developed as an aid to artillery fire.

x = Arrrrr!