The number 3.5036799918564934004113 is speculated to be related to the mathematical expression e + π/4, and may have connections to the Zeta function. The discussion highlights the significance of its representation as a real number, prompting considerations about computable versus real numbers. Notably, the number lacks the digit '2' in its 23-digit base 10 representation, suggesting potential clues for further exploration. Participants emphasize the importance of context, particularly in relation to the programming class from which the question originated.
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And what do you get if you compute e+pi/4 to 22 decimal places?Norm850 said:3.5036799918564934004113
I need help identifying this real number. The closest I have gotten is e+pi/4.
What you've said is really intriguing. Please expand.bahamagreen said:The class and subject question certainly is relevant and has everything to do with it.
Have you converted to binary and noticed anything?
The presentation of the number as a real is noteworthy because machine operations can't work with reals... maybe the idea is to get you thinking about computable vs real numbers?
Have you noticed it interesting that a 23 digit base 10 number does not have an instance of 2?
Maybe this is a clue to look at the method of compliments?
Or it may be like the version of 20 questions where one only pretends to pick something, but keeps all answers consistent with previous answers. Just to see where it goes?
Is it? Seems like an 8% chance, and similarly for any other nonzero digit. So it's not that surprising that some digit doesn't feature.bahamagreen said:interesting that a 23 digit base 10 number does not have an instance of 2
Flattery will get you nowhere.method of compliments?