A math question......

[Drince88]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Maybe I am missing something, but I always believe it is better to KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid*). By adding steps, you introduce additional opportunities to make a mistake.

Yes, you do introduce opportunities - but if you're starting from a known correct place vs a potentially wrong place, it's better to go the long way around and double check for mistakes, then not know if you're in the right starting place.