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2 \times 3
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2^{34}
234
a_{i-1}
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\frac{2}{3}
32
\sqrt{2}
2
\sum_{i=1}^3
∑i=13
\sin \theta
sinθ
\boxed{123}
123
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I see "John Muradeli" here again, but is it really all the same letters of the name of the guy I used to know that came around here, or it just looks like it? What I do remember is that it sounded like the name of an olive oil company.
How is the order of division supposed to be resolved? I see 5 main expressions separated by 4 lines of division. If the lines were at least of different length, the order could be indicated.
That's true - but everyone in the building knows me, and I know them. And I know no-one can solve that - hence the 100$ price. Also, they could ask. In that case, I'd blab out the "standard method for arranging fractions," and I'd quote Wolfram|Alpha - a/b/c/d ... = a/b * c/d * ... .
In the original on Brilliant (which, 9 people have miraculously solved (or log-cheated)), I note that a/b/c/d = a/(b/(c/...)) - which, I think, luckily turns out to be the same thing.
Either way, no prize until the solution to each line is shown. :)
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This discussion board is a place to discuss our Daily Challenges and the math and science related to those challenges. Explanations are more than just a solution — they should explain the steps and thinking strategies that you used to obtain the solution. Comments should further the discussion of math and science.
When posting on Brilliant:
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[example link](https://brilliant.org)> This is a quote# I indented these lines # 4 spaces, and now they show # up as a code block. print "hello world"\(...\)or\[...\]to ensure proper formatting.2 \times 32^{34}a_{i-1}\frac{2}{3}\sqrt{2}\sum_{i=1}^3\sin \theta\boxed{123}Comments
I see "John Muradeli" here again, but is it really all the same letters of the name of the guy I used to know that came around here, or it just looks like it? What I do remember is that it sounded like the name of an olive oil company.
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I first saw this effect when I was 10 (I think) and it didn't take much time to figure out what was going on.
A cool effect nevertheless!
You are back !!
@Math Philic I see your friend's back:)
Spoilers: Don't read this : All the cards are different.
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Don't give it away!
Took me a few tries to realize :O
I should be making a post anytime soon on the solution to the sum on the bottom of the fraction; I owe it to Mr. Mathopedia.
P.S. - the reward is for my school's students/staff ONLY! ;)
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How is the order of division supposed to be resolved? I see 5 main expressions separated by 4 lines of division. If the lines were at least of different length, the order could be indicated.
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That's true - but everyone in the building knows me, and I know them. And I know no-one can solve that - hence the 100$ price. Also, they could ask. In that case, I'd blab out the "standard method for arranging fractions," and I'd quote Wolfram|Alpha - a/b/c/d ... = a/b * c/d * ... .
In the original on Brilliant (which, 9 people have miraculously solved (or log-cheated)), I note that a/b/c/d = a/(b/(c/...)) - which, I think, luckily turns out to be the same thing.
Either way, no prize until the solution to each line is shown. :)