How Long Does It Take to Solve the YouTube Puzzle?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the time it takes participants to solve a puzzle presented on YouTube. The focus is on personal experiences and perceptions regarding the difficulty of the puzzle, with an informal tone.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants report solving the puzzle in about 15 seconds.
  • One participant mentions it took over a minute to find the solution.
  • Another participant suggests that people often complicate mathematical problems unnecessarily.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the time taken to solve the puzzle, with varying reports from participants. Some agree on a similar time frame, while others express different experiences.

Contextual Notes

Participants' responses may depend on individual problem-solving skills and perceptions of the puzzle's difficulty.

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Individuals interested in cognitive challenges, puzzle-solving, or informal discussions about mathematical reasoning may find this thread engaging.

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Yes I know its insulting

But how many seconds did it take you to see the solution
 
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I'd say a good 15 seconds. :)
 
karush said:
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Yes I know its insulting

But how many seconds did it take you to see the solution
Ir was over a minute for me
 

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It took me about 15 seconds as well.
That is, so long as we are allowed to take a match from the + and make it a -2 on the RHS.

-Dan
 
i think generally we all make math harder than it is:cool:
 
Same 15 secs, give or take a few?
 

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