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You are the cleverest person I don't know so riddle me this if you will...
How can i make 5, 6, 6, 6 equal the number 4 by only doing an equation that uses these same four numbers....???
I am sure this will be simple for you as I have been working on it for weeks.
Hello Evangeline,
For this problem, you just have to think about ways to make four. Now the first thing I thought of was 5-1 = 4
So how do you make a one with 3 sixes. Well 6-6 = 0 and 6^0 = 1
So The answer is 5 - 6^(6-6) = 4.
I hope this helped,
Feel free to ask,
Robi
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Robi Bhattacharjee
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I can answer a variety of questions on mathematics. Questions on trigonometry, calculus(preferably single variable), algebra, geometry, and number theory will be answered. I cannot answer questions on abstract branches of mathematics such as group theory. I also cannot answer questions on statistics. In number theory, I can answer questions on congruences, prime numbers, units, functions, and the riemann-zeta function.
Experience
I have studied advanced math my entire life. I started calculus in sixth grade. I have attended numerous math competitions and I am attending math organizations such as the San-Diego math circle. Also, this year I have been invited to the USAMO which is a prestigious math competition (Every year the USAMO invites 500 students from across the USA to participate in this competition. The top 6 go to represent the USA in the International Math Olympiad).
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I am in the San Diego Math Circle
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I am entering high school and have received a perfect score and the STAR test 5 times in a row. I also have gotten recognitions in the AMC 10, AIME, Math Counts, and ARML. Additionally, I have won the San Diego Math Olimpiad twice in a row.
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