Can You Crack This Challenging Math Puzzle?

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The discussion revolves around a challenging math puzzle that involves three overlapping categories. The original poster attempted various methods to solve the problem, including graphing and assigning variables. Upon realizing it was a take-home exam, they sought hints from others. A suggestion about using a visual representation for overlapping categories helped them successfully solve the puzzle. The interaction highlights the importance of visual aids in understanding complex problems.
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Homework Statement


[PLAIN]http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/5284/scan0003xp.jpg


Homework Equations


There are none?


The Attempt at a Solution


I have tried to solve this problem via making a graph, trying to outright solve the problem, i have also tried to assign variables, and logically think the problem through.
 
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I just noticed this is a take home exam, so I'm only going to give you a vague hint.

You know you have three categories, and you know that those categories overlap. Is there anything you learned in class that could visually show 3 overlapping categories?
 
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Thank you very much, I was able to solve this particular problem with your hint :)
 
I picked up this problem from the Schaum's series book titled "College Mathematics" by Ayres/Schmidt. It is a solved problem in the book. But what surprised me was that the solution to this problem was given in one line without any explanation. I could, therefore, not understand how the given one-line solution was reached. The one-line solution in the book says: The equation is ##x \cos{\omega} +y \sin{\omega} - 5 = 0##, ##\omega## being the parameter. From my side, the only thing I could...

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