Numerical riddle 2+2=44+4=8 142+468=621 3762+8271=?

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The discussion revolves around a numerical riddle where standard addition does not apply, leading to unconventional results. The initial equations suggest a pattern that deviates from traditional arithmetic, with participants trying to decipher the logic behind the calculations. A key hint involves considering the highest digit in the numbers, which is 8, indicating a potential change in numerical base. The conversation highlights confusion among participants regarding the riddle's rules and the implications of using a base other than ten. Ultimately, the riddle challenges conventional math understanding by introducing a non-standard base system.
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2+2=4
4+4=8
142+468=621
3762+8271=?


driving me crazy
 
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3762 + 8271 = 13143
 
can you please tell me how you got this? explain what you did?
 
does anyone know about this?
 
there is a thread on it.
 
LakeMountD,

"can you please tell me how you got this? explain what you did?"

No, but I'll give you some hints.

What's the highest digit in any of the numbers (including my answer)?
 
8, what does that have to do with anything?
 
LakeMountD,

"8, what does that have to do with anything?"

A lot. If I made up a list of a million more addition problems like the one you asked about, the highest digit in all of them would be 8 too.
 
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are you like screwing with my head? can you at least give me some good hints? IM SOOOOO CONFUSED!
 
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A hint: What might have happened (in math) if people all had six fingers or 8 fingers instead of 10 fingers?
 
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yeah i read that other thread.. the base changes to nine..thanks for your help though :-D
 

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