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HiPlease let me know whether the usage of the word 'putting' in the following sentence is correct. If not, please advise the use of other alternative word."Consequently, the linear growth rate of pure iPP can be obtained by putting dc = Lw in Eq. (3)."Many thanks for your help in this regardElango P.P.

BarbaraPA · Accepted Answer

Perhaps "setting" would be a better choice.

Siggy · Answer

AnonymousHi

Please let me know whether the usage of the word 'putting' in the following sentence is correct. If not, please advise the use of other alternative word.

"Consequently, the linear growth rate of pure iPP can be obtained by putting d_c = L_w in Eq. (3)."

From my distant past as a math student, I seem to recall that when you talk about equations, you say that you use them. So, The speed of an object can be obtained by using D=SxT. I would suggest that using using instead of putting might give a more mathematical flavor to your sentence.

Siggy

Likeguslee · Answer

In a math problem, when trying to solve equations, we usually substitute or replace one equality for another.

The correct verb is "substitute" or "replace" => substituting or replacing

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