The Math World is a place where many geometric figures and numbers lived. This story takes place on the continent of Equasia, which is the home to many linear equations. The equations are getting ready for International Hearts Day, which lies on the 14th of Figurary. Grid Square (short for the Square of Cord Gridson, who was a great mathematician) is a popular place to visit during International Hearts Day. Rather than having addresses, the stores/restaurants at Grid Square have coordinates. A tradition for many linear equations is to go to a store/restaurant with another equation (of the opposite gender) that has a coordinate that suits both of them well. Unlike most linear equations, y=x+1 is very nervous about International Hearts Day...

y=x+1 is like any ordinary equation. However, he has a very small slope and y-intercept, thus earning him the nickname “shorty”. Originally, he was -5x+5y=5 until his mother forced him to become simplified (to become “simplified” was like cutting the spinal cord in half and becoming very short). y=x+1 shuddered as he remembered the day his mother pushed him into the Simplifier (which was invented by Albert Ninestein).
One thing about y=x+1 was that he had a big crush on an equation called 9x+6y=-24 (who also had a crush on him). Fortunately for him, International Hearts Day was coming up and he had a chance to prove himself worthy of her...

9x+6y=-24 was extremely popular. Many equations liked her because she was both kind and pretty (to most male equations). She only had her heart set on one linear equation (guess who). Yes, she secretly liked y=x+1. 9x+6y=-24 day-dreamt about him asking her out on a date. She was hoping that he would ask her out on International Hearts Day...


“Dear!” shouted 9x+6y=-24’s mother, interrupting her thoughts. “You got a letter!”

9x+6y=-24 rushed to the kitchen and snatched the letter out of her mom’s variables. Then, she ran back into her room and shut the rectangular door behind her. She tore up the envelope and unfolded the letter...

Dear 9x+6y=-24,
You’re a really funny and perfect equation and I really like you. Would you like to meet me at
(-2,-1) Grid Square on Triday?
Love,
y=x+1


9x+6y=-24 squealed with joy. “Yes!” she thought to herself. y=x+1 was going to take her on a date on Triday. Suddenly, she stopped squealing. She remembered that she wasn’t simplified. 9x+6y=-24 started worrying. She didn’t want to be made fun of. She knew that there was only one thing to do...


9x+6y=-24 stood in front of the huge Simplifier. She knew that she would never be the same again. She stepped onto the platform. The machine buzzed to like and sucked her in. Within 3 seconds, she was no longer 9x+6y=24 but 3x+2y=-8. She realized that she was looking even prettier than before. “I should have done this before!” she thought. 3x+2y=-8 walked away, feeling prouder than ever.


On Triday, she met up with y=x+1, who was wearing a fancy infinity bow tie. They walked to Grid Square, holding variables. An attendant was waiting at the entrance.


“Good evening. My name is x>2. I am here to find a restaurant that suits both of you well.” x>2 whipped out a notepad and asked, “What is your name, kind sir?” “My name is y=x+1, sir.” replied y=x+1. “And your name, madam?” he asked. “3x+2y=-8.” she replied happily. x>2 pondered a bit. “Very well,” he said. “The perfect restaurant for you two is t.r.i. Triday, whose coordinates are (-2,-1).”


After passing by Bendy’s, y=x+1 and 3x+2y=-8 entered t.r.i. Triday (Thank reality it’s Triday). They sat at table 9 and waited for a waiter to take their orders. “You know y=x+1,” said 3x+2y=-8. “I think we’re going to have a good time tonight.”


“Yes.” replied y=x+1. “Yes we are.”

To never be continued...