Solving 9||2: Strategies for Computing the Unknown

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The discussion revolves around the notation "9||2," which participants are trying to interpret. The context of the problem is unclear, and there is uncertainty regarding its meaning and application.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • Participants are questioning the notation itself, with some suggesting it may be a typo. Others are exploring potential interpretations, such as its meaning in programming or mathematical contexts.

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The discussion is ongoing, with various interpretations being explored. Some participants have offered suggestions for understanding the notation, while others are seeking more context to clarify its meaning.

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There is a request for more information about where the notation appears in the source material, indicating that the original context may be crucial for understanding.

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How would you compute the following,

9||2

Ive never seen this previously and i can't consistently match answers the book has for the various listings.
 
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I'm sorry, I honestly don't recognize that notation. Could you give us more information? Can you find the first place in your book where it appears?
 
I suspect it is a typo.

It would be best if you could provide the context in which it appears, preferably a direct quote.
This would hopefully enable us to establish what the author has meant.
 
In many programming languages, it means "or", but I don't think that's what they're trying to say here, since "9 or 2" doesn't make any sense on its own.
 
How about 9 is parallell to 2?

No, that doesn't make a lot of sense either..:wink:


I'm sorry, SpaceTiger, I just couldn't resist, even though I know your suggestion CAN have some sense in some context. Mine can't (I think..)
 
arildno said:
I'm sorry, SpaceTiger, I just couldn't resist, even though I know your suggestion CAN have some sense in some context. Mine can't (I think..)

Well, I figured there was some chance they had seen something like (x<9||2<y) and interpreted the "9||2" part by itself.
 
That is indeed a good suggestion if it is not a typo..
 

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