Master the Math Puzzle: Solving Pyramids with Numbers

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The discussion revolves around a math puzzle involving the arrangement of numbers in a pyramid shape. Participants are tasked with moving three numbers to form a specific pattern, which has generated various interpretations and approaches to the problem.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore different methods of moving numbers, with some questioning the validity of including zero as a number. Others suggest alternative moves and express frustration at being unable to solve the puzzle within the constraints.

Discussion Status

The conversation is active, with multiple participants sharing their thoughts and attempts. Some have offered potential solutions while others express uncertainty about the puzzle's requirements. There is no clear consensus on the correct approach, but various ideas are being explored.

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Participants mention the requirement to move only three numbers, which appears to be a point of contention. The context of the homework assignment is also noted, with references to it being a Year 12 math task.

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I have to do this puzzle for h/w, and for some reason i just can't do it :mad:
0
1 2
3 4 5
6 7 8 9

Using the above numbers and patterns. Form the shape below by moving only 3 numbers.

* * * *
* * *
* *
*
ANy Ideas.

*they're pyramids by the way
 
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Does 0 count as a number here?
 
yea! I guess
 
I can do it by moving four numbers
 
Yea I know heaps of people are like that, but it has to be 3! Thanks for trying! Can I see your answer anyways!?
 
you have:
0
12
345
6789
Take the "789" and move it next to the "0". Then take the "5" and move it next to the "2" sorry I couldn't get 3. :redface:
 
Thats ok, thanks a heap for trying to, lol anythings better than what I can do ! I"m completley stuck, I just can't seem to think about this one!
 
The only thing I can think of is that is some kind of a trick quetion. If it is a trick quetion then: you move the number twelve (12) on top of the zero. Then you move the number three hundred fourty five, on top of the twelve, then you move the number six thousand eighty nine on top of that.

Sorry, that's all I got.
 
what class is this?
 
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hhhm...that is a possibility! Thanks heaps! :D
 
  • #11
yomamma said:
what class is this?

Maths! Yr 12!
 
  • #12
bunniesrevil said:
hhhm...that is a possibility! Thanks heaps! :D
Just remember, if it turns out I'm right, I'll be expecting a check in the mail.
 
  • #13
Move the 8 and 9 to the right of the 1 and 2. Then move the 0 below the 6. You get

1289
345
67
0

--J
 
  • #14
Very slick.
 
  • #15
nice- never would have though of that
 
  • #16
Well, thanks to zoobyshoe who couldn't get the correct answer, bunniesrevil probably got a "d" on his homework :biggrin:
 
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yomamma said:
Well, thanks to zoobyshoe who couldn't get the correct answer, bunniesrevil probably got a "d" on his homework :biggrin:
The right teacher would give him an A+ for the ingenious "alternate" solution.

I stick my tongue out at you, pipsqueak.
 

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