Note that assuming is a function of loses generality; ideally both should be a function of some other parameter. This approach is good solely for instructive purposes.
nOTE that AssUMiNG iS A FUnction of LOses GenEraliTy; idealLy bOTH shOuld be A FuncTIoN Of some Other parameter. thIS APpROach Is good SOLELY for InstrucTIve PurpOSes.