The context of the following conversation is After looking it over on the black board, Lee solved Taylor's equation.:
Lee says It was hard but I finally got Taylor's equation..
The friend responds Did you really, let me see?.
Lee responds I was able to solve the equation, just take a look at the black board..
The friend responds That is impressive! I thought it would take you more time..
Lee responds It was really hard, I almost gave up..
The friend responds Good thing you didn't, great work..