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We've Got You're Number

Posted: April 1st, 2009, 5:00 pm
by 2win
This is an event at my state, I was hoping that anybody could help. At regionals, my partner and I got 52 numbers (out of 100 of course). Is that any good for states?

Re: We've Got You're Number

Posted: April 1st, 2009, 5:15 pm
by Mr. Cool
Is this some sort of trial event?

Re: We've Got You're Number

Posted: April 1st, 2009, 5:18 pm
by 2win
No, it's one I had at regionals and will have it at state. Maybe it's only hosted in Texas, which is where I'm from

Re: We've Got You're Number

Posted: April 1st, 2009, 5:28 pm
by croman74
What's it about?

Re: We've Got You're Number

Posted: April 1st, 2009, 5:37 pm
by 2win
You get four random numbers from 1-9 and using those numbers:
Div. B: You use addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and exponents to create the numbers from 1-100. All four numbers must be used at a time and numbers can be combined to create a two or three digit number.
Div. C: Same although you can use any function that you;ve learned about. (ex. factorials, roots, etc.)
Ex: You have the number 2,2,4,4
2+2+4+4=12 ; that's one number
44/22 = 11 ; that's another
4+(2+4)^2 = 40 ; there's another

Re: We've Got You're Number

Posted: April 1st, 2009, 5:39 pm
by croman74
That sounds really fun and perfect for a math geek like me. :D Whenever I see addresses, I try to find out as many ways to get different numbers!

Re: We've Got You're Number

Posted: April 1st, 2009, 5:43 pm
by 2win
Yes, I know. It's very challenging when you have found most of the numbers, though. You think you have a good solution untill you find out that the number it spits out is one that you already have.

Re: We've Got You're Number

Posted: April 1st, 2009, 7:26 pm
by croman74
Does the number have to be an integer?

Re: We've Got You're Number

Posted: April 1st, 2009, 7:35 pm
by 2win
Yes, no fractions, whatsoever.(not even in the part where you're trying to find the number)

Re: We've Got You're Number

Posted: April 1st, 2009, 7:37 pm
by croman74
It sounds interesting, but I don't think that it'll become an event. It seems too math oriented, not enough science.