When people help they are not allowed to include answers?

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The website rules prohibit helpers from providing direct answers, which raises concerns about verifying one's work. Users express frustration over the inability to check their answers effectively. The process involves posting work and solutions for others to review without revealing the final answer. This method is intended to encourage learning rather than simply providing solutions. Overall, the discussion highlights the challenges of adhering to these guidelines while seeking assistance.
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The website rules say that when people help they are not allowed to include answers? But how am I supposed to check my answers... anyone else have this problem?
 
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You post your work and your solution. Someone will check your answers.
 
They will help reach the answer, but not give you the answer. When you have an answer we can check it.
 

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