>>12360164it's just a way to teach obedience, and it makes a professor's job easier
>>12360151>doesn't demonstrate your understanding of the materialthis is relative and depends on the solution, we're being very broad here, but I will agree it's very possible to turn in a solution that doesn't reflect the class material and can be considered subpar, but I will also say that it is very possible to turn in a solution that does reflect the class material and possibly other material which allows for easier problem completion. To anyone that denies the latter isn't possible, you're mentally ill.