The discussion revolves around solving the equation WAVE + LETS = LATER, where each letter represents a unique digit from 0 to 9. The correct solution provided is 9085 + 1567 = 10652. Participants express curiosity about whether the arrangement of numbers could spell a meaningful word, with one user suggesting an example that doesn't work but highlights the concept. There is also a mention of using programming to automate the search for such combinations. The conversation emphasizes the creativity involved in solving letter-based equations.
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In the following problem each distinct letters stands for a unique number from 0 - 9 .
W A V E + L E T S = L A T E R
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I have to admit, when solving this I was waiting with baited breath to see "the real message" or something. I was half-expecting that when you arranged the letters in 0-9 format, that they might spell a word or something. How cool would that be?
Like, for example: (Yes, I know this doesn't work)
HARES+RATS+GRASS+EAGLES=EGRETS+GIRLS+ANTS+RAISINS
Which, would result in:
52310+3240+93200+129610=193140+97360+2840+3270780
Which, when you arranged the numbers:
1234567890
And re-translated, you'd get:
EARTHLINGS
I'm too lazy to come up with one that works, but it'd be pretty neat!
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