What Are the Missing Planets in the Sequence?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying missing letters in a sequence related to the names of planets in the solar system. The focus is on the arrangement of these letters and their significance, potentially linked to the size of the planets.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant proposes that the missing letters correspond to the first letters of the solar system planets ordered by size, suggesting a sequence of P-M-M-V-E-N-U-S-J.
  • Another participant humorously engages with the sequence but acknowledges the previous answer as correct, indicating a playful tone while affirming the validity of the proposed solution.
  • A later reply comments on the quickness of a participant named Jim in providing the correct answer, suggesting a recognition of promptness in contributions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There appears to be general agreement on the correctness of the answer provided by the first participant, although the humorous response introduces a light-hearted element without contesting the main claim.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not clarify the criteria for ordering the planets by size, nor does it address any assumptions regarding the sequence's construction.

Who May Find This Useful

Participants interested in astronomy, particularly those curious about the arrangement of planets and their characteristics, may find this discussion relevant.

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? - ? - ? - V - E - N - U - S - ?

Find the missing letters indicated by ?
 
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Answer: P-M-M-V-E-N-U-S-J the first letter of the solar system planets in order of the size of the planet
 
? - ? - ? - V - E - N - U - S - ?
I - A - M - V - E - N - U - S - !

:biggrin:

Just kidding... I'm a guy anyway... so that wouldn't work for me. I'm sure that the other answer given is correct. Pretty neat too, I wouldn't have thought of that so easily.
 
Jim was rather quick with the correct answer
 

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