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SoLiDUS · 08-28-2004, 01:07 AM

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X X Y Z ?

X W Y W 85

Z Y X Z 87

W X Y Z 82

87 86 93 79
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Solve the first line. There are two methods one can use to arrive at the
correct answer and unfortunately, the easy way isn't, by reason of four
variables. Let's see who knows his Algebra...

Minor edit:

1) All lines are composed exclusively of additions. (W+X+Y+Z=82)
2) I will post the complete solution in a day.

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SoLiDUS is Offline Senior Member Posts: 5,158 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gatineau, Qc, Canada	08-28-2004, 01:07 AM [code:2f1eb] X X Y Z ? X W Y W 85 Z Y X Z 87 W X Y Z 82 87 86 93 79 [/code:2f1eb] Solve the first line. There are two methods one can use to arrive at the correct answer and unfortunately, the easy way isn't, by reason of four variables. Let's see who knows his Algebra... Minor edit: 1) All lines are composed exclusively of additions. (W+X+Y+Z=82) 2) I will post the complete solution in a day.