_+_+_= 30 fill in the gaps using....

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The discussion revolves around the challenge of filling in the gaps in the equation _+_+_= 30 using the odd numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15. Participants note that the sum of three odd numbers will always be odd, making it impossible to achieve an even total like 30. One user confirmed this by running a computer program, which also indicated that no combination of the given numbers can satisfy the equation. The conversation includes light-hearted remarks about the nature of the question, suggesting it may have been posed as a prank. Overall, the consensus is that the task is unachievable with the specified constraints.
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Homework Statement


_+_+_= 30
(Fill the gaps using 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15)

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried to go with x+y+z= 30
Then tried substituting values
This is not an official question. Just something my friend asked me and I was curious. Please don't take any offense. Thank you very much for helping.
 
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Is the sum of three odd numbers going to be odd or even ? Why am I asking ?
 
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Deebu R said:

Homework Statement


_+_+_= 30
(Fill the gaps using 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15)

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried to go with x+y+z= 30
Then tried substituting values
This is not an official question. Just something my friend asked me and I was curious. Please don't take any offense. Thank you very much for helping.
The values will never add up to 30. Used a computer program to run this
 
kobefine said:
The values will never add up to 30. Used a computer program to run this
Guess you should have read post #2... :smile:

Welcome to the PF, BTW. What language did you code this up in?
 
berkeman said:
Guess you should have read post #2... :smile:

Welcome to the PF, BTW. What language did you code this up in?
Python
 
kobefine said:
The values will never add up to 30. Used a computer program to run this
The problem is simple enough that a computer program is not needed.
 
Your friend sounds like quite the prankster
 
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