title: MIPS load word syntax
body: <p>If I want to load a value from a memory which base address is at $a0 and off set $t2, why can't I do the following:</p>
  
  <pre><code>lw  $s2, $a1($t2)
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>so what is the equivalent of the expression above?</p>