Number pattern or what 34|48|21|25|74|57

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The discussion revolves around a sequence of numbers presented as 34|48|21|25|74|57. Participants are exploring whether this represents a number pattern or some other mathematical concept, with a focus on understanding the significance of the vertical bars separating the numbers.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express uncertainty about whether the sequence represents a number pattern or something else entirely.
  • One participant clarifies that the vertical bars are indeed part of the problem but is unsure of their significance.
  • Another participant suggests that the vertical bars could imply a mathematical relationship, such as division, but doubts its applicability in this context.
  • One participant notes that math may not be involved in solving the problem.
  • A later reply proposes examining the positioning of certain digits (4s, 2s, and 7s) as a potential clue, indicating a plan to further investigate.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the problem is ambiguous and lacks a clear pattern, with multiple competing interpretations regarding the significance of the vertical bars and the nature of the sequence.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in understanding the problem due to the ambiguity of the vertical bars and the lack of a clear mathematical framework to apply to the sequence.

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does anyone reckognise this problem? I know I'm supposed to 'think simple' I don't know if it's a number pattern or what

34|48|21|25|74|57

and no it's not absolute value
 
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yomamma said:
does anyone reckognise this problem? I know I'm supposed to 'think simple' I don't know if it's a number pattern or what

34|48|21|25|74|57

and no it's not absolute value

Did you just put those there to separate the numbers or are they actually a part of the problem?
 
yes, they're part of the problem. I'm not sure if they have any significace or not
 
Well I have seen | used as, a | b, meaning a divides b. Which means that b = qa where q is an integer. However, that does not seem like it would apply here.
 
I know that math isn't involved
 
Maybe something with the way the 4s, 2s, and 7s are positioned? I'll post tomorrow and see if I can figure this out.
 

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