Simple lever calculation- help with giving it notations

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The discussion focuses on the lever calculation formula used in mechanical engineering: Effort = (Load x Load to fulcrum distance) / Effort to fulcrum distance. The user, Robbie, seeks recognized notations to simplify memorization of this formula. The conversation emphasizes the need for concise variable representations in mechanical engineering to enhance recall and understanding. Relevant resources provided include links to Wikipedia articles on levers and mechanical advantage.

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Substituting the long sentences (which denote a variable) for more recognised, much shorter notations in mechanical engineering.
My course has a module in mechanical engineering. The handout i was given for this one is:

Effort = (Load x Load to fulcrum distance) / Effort to fulcrum distance

my problem is memorising the formula, I am not used to formulas that use sentences to denote a variable. I am simply here to ask for recognised and much shorter notations in mechanical engineering so that i can substitute these sentences for so I can remember it.
 
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Welcome, Robbie!
Please, read through these links for reference:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lever

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanical_advantage


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