Sequence what is the formula? 2 0 2 0 3 3 2 4

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The discussion revolves around identifying a formula or pattern for the sequence of numbers: 2, 0, 2, 0, 3, 3, 2, 4. Participants explore potential connections to letters of the alphabet and their characteristics.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about the sequence and seeks a formula.
  • Another participant suggests checking the Online Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences (OEIS) for existing patterns.
  • A participant proposes a mapping of letters to numbers, suggesting that the sequence corresponds to specific letters based on their characteristics.
  • Hints are provided to look for common physical characteristics among letters with the same values.
  • There is a discussion about the letter "Q" potentially qualifying for a value of "1" depending on its printed form.
  • Clarifications are made regarding the consideration of capital versus lowercase letters in the context of their values.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the formula or pattern for the sequence, and multiple interpretations of the letters and their values are presented.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the characteristics of letters and their values remain unresolved, and the connection to the sequence is not definitively established.

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I am stumped! What numbers follow this sequence what what is the formula??
2 0 2 0 3 3 2 4
Thank you!
 
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check here by inputting the digits you already have. If it's in the database, it will find it.

http://oeis.org/
 


Thank you! It wasn't there. Perhaps I am not thinking outside the box. I'd like to share:

A = 2, B = 0, C = 2, D = 0, E = 3, F = 3, G = 2 and H = 4. Given this pattern, what's the only letter in the alphabet that has a value of "1".
 


Hint: Look at the letters that have the same values. Try to find a common physical characteristic.
 


Jackiexoxoxo said:
Thank you! It wasn't there. Perhaps I am not thinking outside the box. I'd like to share:

A = 2, B = 0, C = 2, D = 0, E = 3, F = 3, G = 2 and H = 4. Given this pattern, what's the only letter in the alphabet that has a value of "1".

P But Q also qualifies depending upon how it is printed. Sometimes Q has an inward extending limb in which case it would be a 2. I believe we are only considering the capital letters. Lower case h is only a 3.
 
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Petek said:
Hint: Look at the letters that have the same values. Try to find a common physical characteristic.

Thank you Petek! I'll track you down next time I need a hint :) Have a great day!
 


ramsey2879 said:
P But Q also qualifies depending upon how it is printed. Sometimes Q has an inward extending limb in which case it would be a 2. I believe we are only considering the capital letters. Lower case h is only a 3.

Thank you Ramsey. I had just figured it out with the previous hint :)
 

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