Can You Solve This Unique Digit Puzzle to Reach 975?

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The discussion revolves around creating a mathematical expression using each digit from 0 to 9 exactly once, along with basic arithmetic operations, to achieve a total of 975. Participants note that concatenation of digits is allowed, enabling more complex expressions. However, they emphasize that operations like exponentiation and factorials are not permitted. The conversation highlights the challenge and complexity of the task, with one participant humorously expressing frustration over the difficulty of finding a solution, suggesting that the problem is akin to a simpler version of a well-known game. Overall, the focus remains on the mathematical puzzle and the constraints involved in solving it.
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Using each of the ten digits 0 to 9 exactly once, and using only the arithmetic operators: addition(+), subtraction(-), division(/), multiplication(*) and parentheses, generate an expression that equals 975.

Note:

Concatenation of two or more digits is permissible, so that, expressions like:
12*(4/3) + 56-78+9 = 3 are permissible.

However, utilization of exponentiation(^), factorial(!), or other mathematical expressions is not allowed.

For example, expressions like: 1834567^0 + 2! = 2 are not valid.
 
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975 + (0 * 123468)
Of course, this is only one of a very large number of solutions.
 
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One solution:

(89-76)*450/(1+2+3) = 975
 
jimmysnyder said:
975 + (0 * 123468)

:smile: i did all that thinkin' fer nothin' :-p!
 
it's like countdown but twice as easy
 
(49-10)*(72+6-3)/(8-5)
 
how about with no zero? 123456789 only
 
974 - 1 + 3 + 2 - 5 - 6 + 8
 
lisab said:
:smile: i did all that thinkin' fer nothin' :-p!
I hate when that happens. And it happens all the time.
 
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