Solve the Number Puzzle: TW,THR,FOUR,SEV,EIGHT

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The discussion revolves around a series of mathematical puzzles involving the assignment of values to the numbers TWO, THREE, FOUR, SEVEN, and EIGHT. Participants engage in solving equations where specific conditions are set for these numbers. The key equations include relationships such as "TWO plus FOUR equals 10 times THREE" and "TWO minus FOUR equals EIGHT times SEVEN." Several participants propose different values for these numbers, with common solutions emerging around TWO = 360, THREE = 72, FOUR = 360, SEVEN = 0, and EIGHT = 1/2. There is some debate over the value of SEVEN, with suggestions that it could also be 1. The discussion highlights the complexity of the equations and the collaborative effort to arrive at consistent solutions, emphasizing the importance of simultaneous equations in resolving the puzzle. Participants express admiration for each other's insights, showcasing a playful and engaging problem-solving atmosphere.
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Nothing big; just made it up... but kind of fun to figure out... well... at least I think so. :smile:

- If THREE were a number and thrice THREE was 216... what number would it be?

- If EIGHT were a number and EIGHT times THREE were 36... what number would it be?

- If TWO and FOUR were numbers and TWO added to FOUR equaled 10 times THREE, and TWO minus FOUR equaled EIGHT times SEVEN, and SEVEN times itself 3 times equaled SEVEN... what are they?

TWO = ?
THREE = ?
FOUR = ?
SEVEN = ?
EIGHT = ?
 
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Rahmuss said:
and SEVEN times itself 3 times equaled SEVEN... what are they?

This is what confusing me. Did you phrase it correctly?
 

TWO = 360
THREE = 72
FOUR = 360
SEVEN = 0
EIGHT = 1/2[/color]
 
BycicleTree... you're too smart. :biggrin: I'll have to find a very cryptic way of making one up, just for you.
 
BicycleTree said:
TWO = 360
THREE = 72
FOUR = 360
SEVEN = 0
EIGHT = 1/2[/color]

I got all of them equally except seven: couldn't it be 1?¿?¿?
 
<<<GUILLE>>> said:
I got all of them equally except seven: couldn't it be 1?¿?¿?
Just using the last "equation" it could be 1; but it doesn't work if you use the results with the other two equations.
 
just use the simulteneus equation right??
 
ArielGenesis said:
just use the simulteneus equation right??

Yep, you could put it that way.
 
BicycleTree said:
TWO = 360
THREE = 72
FOUR = 360
SEVEN = 0
EIGHT = 1/2[/color]

I also get the following.


TWO = 360.25
THREE = 72
FOUR = 359.75
SEVEN = 0
EIGHT = 1/2[/color]
 
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Delta said:
I also get the following.


TWO = 360.25
THREE = 72
FOUR = 359.75
SEVEN = 0
EIGHT = 1/2[/color]

Wow! You've struck something here... although you'll need to make SEVEN = 1.

- If TWO and FOUR were numbers and TWO added to FOUR equaled 10 times THREE, and TWO minus FOUR equaled EIGHT times SEVEN, and SEVEN times itself 3 times equaled SEVEN... what are they?

360.25 + 359.75 = 720 = 10 * 72
360.25 - 359.75 = 0.5 = 0.5 * 1
1 * 1 * 1 = 1

That's really good Delta. No one else caught that (including me). :biggrin:
 

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