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Number Puzzle: Solve 34 in 11 Lines Using 1-17
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The discussion focuses on a challenging puzzle that requires placing the numbers 1 to 17 in circles so that the sum of the numbers on each of the 11 lines equals 34. Participants express their views on the complexity of the puzzle, with one claiming to have a unique solution. There is a correction regarding a specific line's sum, indicating that one proposed combination does not meet the requirement. Another participant suggests that there are only two symmetrical solutions, implying a limited number of configurations. Ultimately, Borek's solution aligns perfectly with the original poster's, reinforcing the idea of a unique solution to the puzzle.
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Hi Helios!
From top to down, and left to right:
From top to down, and left to right:
13
4,7,17,6
9,1
5,3
11,8,15
16,14
10,2,12
4,7,17,6
9,1
5,3
11,8,15
16,14
10,2,12
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As far as I can tell 10+2+12 in bottom line is not 34...
Seems to me like there are just two solutions - symmetrical, so in a way there exist only one.
(these are rows)
Seems to me like there are just two solutions - symmetrical, so in a way there exist only one.
14 - 16 4 8 6 - 3 1 - 13 11 - 5 17 12 - 7 2 - 10 9 15
(these are rows)
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Borek's solution is an exact match to mine. This solution looks unique. Thanks all for your efforts with this puzzle.
Similar to the 2024 thread, here I start the 2025 thread. As always it is getting increasingly difficult to predict, so I will make a list based on other article predictions. You can also leave your prediction here.
Here are the predictions of 2024 that did not make it:
Peter Shor, David Deutsch and all the rest of the quantum computing community (various sources)
Pablo Jarrillo Herrero, Allan McDonald and Rafi Bistritzer for magic angle in twisted graphene (various sources)
Christoph...
I believe it was the summer of 2001 that I made a trip to Peru for my work. I was a private contractor doing automation engineering and programming for various companies, including Frito Lay. Frito had purchased a snack food plant near Lima, Peru, and sent me down to oversee the upgrades to the systems and the startup. Peru was still suffering the ills of a recent civil war and I knew it was dicey, but the money was too good to pass up.
It was a long trip to Lima; about 14 hours of airtime...
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