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#76 2013-03-27 03:50:45
- bobbym
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Re: Another coin problem
12 is correct.
The other problem does not support linearity therefore it is much much tougher.
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If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#77 2013-03-27 03:57:34
- anonimnystefy
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Re: Another coin problem
Is the other one asking for the probability of there being a pair of cards with the same suit?
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#78 2013-03-27 03:58:55
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Re: Another coin problem
Yes, same as the other question. Adjacent cards are of the same suit.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#79 2013-03-28 19:52:34
Re: Another coin problem
How to solve it?
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#80 2013-03-28 20:17:48
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Re: Another coin problem
Solve it? By analytical methods, no way!
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#81 2013-03-28 20:29:01
Re: Another coin problem
What are analytical methods?
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#82 2013-03-28 20:44:19
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Re: Another coin problem
The methods of mathematics. They actually only solve a very limited set of problems.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#83 2013-03-28 20:45:50
Re: Another coin problem
Really? I thought they solve all problems.
Then, what are non-analytical methods?
'And fun? If maths is fun, then getting a tooth extraction is fun. A viral infection is fun. Rabies shots are fun.'
'God exists because Mathematics is consistent, and the devil exists because we cannot prove it'
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#84 2013-03-28 20:48:08
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Re: Another coin problem
The methods I have been trying to pound into anonimnystefy, zetafunc and you.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#85 2013-03-28 20:50:07
Re: Another coin problem
Sorry but I do not know what you are talking about
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#86 2013-03-28 20:52:40
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Re: Another coin problem
Hmmm, geogebra and programming are two non mathematical methods to get answers to problems when the math fails to.
Really? I thought they solve all problems.
So did I... It seems that way to you now because you are never given a problem in school that they do not solve.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#87 2013-03-28 20:54:35
Re: Another coin problem
But geogebra does it internally with math and programming
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#88 2013-03-28 20:56:44
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Re: Another coin problem
Somewhat but it may also use iterative algorithms and lots of computation. In industry you will face many more problems that do not have nice clean book answers. They still need to be solved!
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#89 2013-03-28 20:58:19
Re: Another coin problem
In industry of what?
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#90 2013-03-28 21:02:17
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Re: Another coin problem
Lets say a corporation that manufactures metals for aircraft or something connected with the military or defense. Something like that, the math will be very different from what they teach in school. School actually gives students many wrong impressions about what can be solved and what can not.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#91 2013-03-28 21:12:24
Re: Another coin problem
By the way, What is gcse level math?
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#92 2013-03-28 21:13:06
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Re: Another coin problem
It is I believe something to do with math in England.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#93 2013-03-28 21:29:18
Re: Another coin problem
Is it very tough?
Am I fit for it?
'And fun? If maths is fun, then getting a tooth extraction is fun. A viral infection is fun. Rabies shots are fun.'
'God exists because Mathematics is consistent, and the devil exists because we cannot prove it'
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#94 2013-03-28 21:36:48
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Re: Another coin problem
There is a simple rule that they are hiding from everyone that answers that question.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#95 2013-03-28 21:37:50
Re: Another coin problem
So what the rule is?
'And fun? If maths is fun, then getting a tooth extraction is fun. A viral infection is fun. Rabies shots are fun.'
'God exists because Mathematics is consistent, and the devil exists because we cannot prove it'
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#96 2013-03-28 21:42:32
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Re: Another coin problem
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#97 2013-03-28 21:52:38
Re: Another coin problem
Does it mean you have already taken gcse?
'And fun? If maths is fun, then getting a tooth extraction is fun. A viral infection is fun. Rabies shots are fun.'
'God exists because Mathematics is consistent, and the devil exists because we cannot prove it'
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#98 2013-03-28 21:55:59
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Re: Another coin problem
Nope, I live in the US and have never even heard of GCSE. I thought you were talking about non - mathematical methods. I am sorry for the confusion.
As for tests I do not think you will have much problem with anything you put your mind to.
You have GCSE in India?
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#99 2013-03-28 22:16:32
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Re: Another coin problem
By the way, What is gcse level math?
In England, you take GCSEs when you are 15-16. It is the highest level of compulsory education. GCSE-level maths shouldn't really be a problem for you; if you are able to solve the geometry/number theory/etc. problems you have been posting, it won't be much trouble. The spec is pretty broad as I remember it, there isn't any mechanics but there is a bit of stats. Google GCSE Edexcel Maths (Linear) for an idea of what the level would be like. Typically the course is studied over two years but it can of course be done a lot quicker if you know much of it already.
You can achieve anything from A*, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, U (unclassified). Anything from A*-G is a pass. My maths exam board (Edexcel) had two tiers when I did it, Higher Tier and Foundation Tier. You could achieve an A*-D on the higher paper, and C-G on the lower paper (or U on either).
#100 2013-03-28 22:39:10
Re: Another coin problem
No, we do not have GCSE in India. Atleast I don't think so.
Zetafunc, thank you for your info.
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'And fun? If maths is fun, then getting a tooth extraction is fun. A viral infection is fun. Rabies shots are fun.'
'God exists because Mathematics is consistent, and the devil exists because we cannot prove it'
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