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Homework Statement
use five fours ONLY to get 44
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The Attempt at a Solution
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The Four Fours Challenge is a mathematical puzzle where the goal is to use only four 4s and any mathematical operations to create an expression that equals 44.
The rules of the Four Fours Challenge are that you can only use four 4s and any mathematical operations (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, exponentiation, etc.) to create an expression that equals 44. Each 4 must be used exactly once and all four 4s must be used in the expression.
Yes, it is possible to solve the Four Fours Challenge! While it may seem impossible at first, there are many creative solutions that have been found by mathematicians and puzzle enthusiasts.
One tip for solving the Four Fours Challenge is to think outside the box and try different mathematical operations that may not seem obvious at first. Another tip is to break down the number 44 into smaller numbers (e.g. 40 + 4) and see if you can use the four 4s to create those smaller numbers first.
Yes, you can use parentheses in your expression for the Four Fours Challenge. Parentheses can be used to group numbers and operations together, allowing for more complex expressions to be created using only four 4s.