anyone good at maths - Page 2

mszee · 10 Jan 2008, 22:51

If yes, then I am not sure but I think 2 to the fifth power (don't know how to write it here) minus 3
works

*AndyK* · 10 Jan 2008, 22:52

I think Chris and Angelica said that we could only use + - x and / i.e. no powers ... certainly when I was 9 I wasn't learning that sort of maths functions ... then again that was before they invented calculators!

**Monstro** · 10 Jan 2008, 22:55

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Originally Posted by AndyK

I think Chris and Angelica said that we could only use + - x and / i.e. no powers ... certainly when I was 9 I wasn't learning that sort of maths functions ... then again that was before they invented calculators!

was before they invented the biro wasn't it?

*AndyK* · 10 Jan 2008, 22:57

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Originally Posted by Monstro

was before they invented the biro wasn't it?

Nah ... they invented that in the years between you starting and me starting.

angelica · 10 Jan 2008, 23:00

Sorry no powers can be used! Not even sure what that is - you've lost me now folks. Actually was never very good at maths - why could'nt she bring english homework home, i'm good at that!

*AndyK* · 10 Jan 2008, 23:02

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Originally Posted by mszee

5x7-2x3

Zina ... you can only use the numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 and only once each.

mszee · 10 Jan 2008, 23:03

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Originally Posted by AndyK

Zina ... you can only use the numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 and only once each.

I don't know whatcha talking about

angelica · 10 Jan 2008, 23:03

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Originally Posted by mszee

5x7-2x3

sorry zina only 1 2 3 4 can be used you would have to make the seven out of those numbers and those numbers can only be used once

angelica · 10 Jan 2008, 23:04

you beat me to it Andy!

mszee · 10 Jan 2008, 23:05

This is my last try...I give up then...

3x5x2-1

*AndyK* · 10 Jan 2008, 23:07

which part of you can only use the numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 allows 5 to be used in the sum

mszee · 10 Jan 2008, 23:09

If I understand it correctly...you can use only 1,2 and 3...which is not possible to make 29 from, is it?

mszee · 10 Jan 2008, 23:10

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Originally Posted by AndyK

which part of you can only use the numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 allows 5 to be used in the sum

Go away

I finally got it but that's again 1 2 and 3 isn't it?

*AndyK* · 10 Jan 2008, 23:11

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Originally Posted by mszee

Go away

No! I like it here

I'm still convinced that there isn't a soluition for 29.

mszee · 10 Jan 2008, 23:12

I always knew that Brits are weird

angelica · 10 Jan 2008, 23:12

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Originally Posted by AndyK

No! I like it here

I'm still convinced that there isn't a soluition for 29.

I agree!

angelica · 10 Jan 2008, 23:13

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Originally Posted by mszee

I always knew that Brits are weird

Pardon! Zina!!!!!

mszee · 10 Jan 2008, 23:17

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Originally Posted by angelica

Pardon! Zina!!!!!

Especially YOU...

angelica · 10 Jan 2008, 23:20

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Originally Posted by mszee

Especially YOU...

yep you could be right

mszee · 10 Jan 2008, 23:21

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Originally Posted by angelica

yep you could be right

I think there is a flaw in the problem as posted by Chris...do you think you can copy the problem exactly the way it's assigned?

duke knooby · 10 Jan 2008, 23:23

yeah, the problem is we don't know the answer

angelica · 10 Jan 2008, 23:25

Erm no cos it was explained verbally, all we've got is a piece of paper with the numbers on, but basically you have to make the numbers 1-30 out of only using the numbers 1234 and using add subtract divide and multiply. Hope it helps

angelica · 10 Jan 2008, 23:25

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Originally Posted by duke knooby

yeah, the problem is we don't know the answer

LOL

duke knooby · 10 Jan 2008, 23:26

got it... 32-4+1

angelica · 10 Jan 2008, 23:28

Jonty go away!

10 Jan 2008, 22:51	#26
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 29.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	If yes, then I am not sure but I think 2 to the fifth power (don't know how to write it here) minus 3 works

10 Jan 2008, 22:52	#27
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	I think Chris and Angelica said that we could only use + - x and / i.e. no powers ... certainly when I was 9 I wasn't learning that sort of maths functions ... then again that was before they invented calculators!

10 Jan 2008, 23:00	#30
angelica Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.11.2007 Posts: 3,378	Sorry no powers can be used! Not even sure what that is - you've lost me now folks. Actually was never very good at maths - why could'nt she bring english homework home, i'm good at that!

10 Jan 2008, 23:04	#34
angelica Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.11.2007 Posts: 3,378	you beat me to it Andy!

10 Jan 2008, 23:05	#35
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 29.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	This is my last try...I give up then... 3x5x2-1

10 Jan 2008, 23:07	#36
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	which part of you can only use the numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 allows 5 to be used in the sum

10 Jan 2008, 23:09	#37
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 29.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	If I understand it correctly...you can use only 1,2 and 3...which is not possible to make 29 from, is it?

10 Jan 2008, 23:12	#40
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 29.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	I always knew that Brits are weird

10 Jan 2008, 23:23	#46
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,892	yeah, the problem is we don't know the answer

10 Jan 2008, 23:25	#47
angelica Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.11.2007 Posts: 3,378	Erm no cos it was explained verbally, all we've got is a piece of paper with the numbers on, but basically you have to make the numbers 1-30 out of only using the numbers 1234 and using add subtract divide and multiply. Hope it helps

10 Jan 2008, 23:26	#49
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,892	got it... 32-4+1

10 Jan 2008, 23:28	#50
angelica Mega Loafer Join Date: 04.11.2007 Posts: 3,378	Jonty go away!