Anja carefully explained linear equations to Fran, and Fran tried his best to understand what she was saying. Slowly, from minute to minute, Fran began to grasp the material.
"You're doing great!" Anja encouraged him after he successfully solved another one of the easier problems. Fran smiled contentedly, and Anja added, "Just don't give up! Believe in yourself!"
Fran nodded, and then continued to solve the problems that Anja gave him. Before...