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mathaholic

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Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

Can you do that? You can use any number up to two times only, and you have to use all the numbers. Okay? Any operations allowed, especially factorials, exponents, etc.

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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

Hi;

If we can use any operation then the answer is 1234, concantenation used on 1,2,3,4.

Without that operation, I am not finding any yet. Maybe there are none.

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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

I didn't get the answer, I made it up myself.

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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

Then we will go with the concat solution.

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mathaholic

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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

Okay. Your grade

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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

Thanks for that! But there might be another solution.

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mathaholic

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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

Oh.

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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

Uses all numbers exactly twice.

Hmmm. Now to try to do it using them once only. 

Bob

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mathaholic

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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

It's okay. I'll consider your solution.

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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

It took several edits before my posted version looked like my paper version.  Final offering has a smiley face.

Bob

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mathaholic

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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

Oh.

This keeps me wondering;

Where did you get the avatar?

~Julian~

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Bob

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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

hi julianthemath

Where did you get the avatar?

I made it myself.

Made the still picture in Sketchpad, did a screen shot into Paint, then imported it to Flash and animated it as a GIF.

Hardest bit was getting it the right size (80 by 80) .

Bob

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mathaholic

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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

Oh.

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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

There are 1235 square roots in there.

Last edited by anonimnystefy (2013-05-11 12:57:24)

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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

Wow.

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My secondary signature, ~Julian~, you noticed it?
I only use it when I talk to real members, moderators or admins.
My new practice

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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

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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.

phrontister

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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

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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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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

Last edited by phrontister (2013-05-12 05:52:42)

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Re: Make 1,234 using the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 only

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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.