Let's see who's good at figuring out this math problem!

Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by Pip Xanadu, Jan 29, 2015.

?

Did you get the answer?

  1. Yes

    52.4%
  2. Yes... I didn't just totally lie about that... >.> (Honestly no I didn't)

    33.3%
  3. No

    14.3%
  1. Pip Xanadu

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    This is a math problem by the way.

    ...4 -> 16 -> 37 -> 58 -> ? -> 145 -> 42 -> 20 -> ...

    The process loops around and repeats on 4. There is a similar relationship between all the numbers. The ? is the 1 number that will make this entire thing true and continue on.

    Two hints for you:
    1) Each one is linear, so 4 becomes 16, 16 becomes 37, etc
    2) Break out each number as digits. So 145 becomes 1, 4, 5
     
  2. OLEARY07

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    I worked it out with a little help from my big brother. Can I put the answer?
     
  3. whitenfluffy

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    Piiiiiip your so mean for y math :(
     
  4. Dutchflame_

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    Dude, I'm to lazy for this xD
     
  5. Herps4Me

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    Look up happy numbers everybody...
     
  6. enderlink

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    Really? I thought it was a history question.
     
  7. Wotanacran

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    Those hints make it really easy Pip.
     
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    Uhmm... Ofc I know this I'm soooooo smart it's gotta be 46 >:3
     
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    2 and a half
     
  11. OLEARY07

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    89 (5 x 5 + 8 x 8)
     
  12. Beqn

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    I think it's 2 and a half...
     
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    42, is the answer on everything :)
     
  14. Beqn

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    2. and. a. half.
     
  15. enderlink

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    It's quite obvious, 21.
     
  16. Dutchflame_

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    Wait, is it 94?
     
  18. Pip Xanadu

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    This is correct! (Legit forgot about this post)
     
  19. enderlink

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    Sooooo it's not 21 :/
     
  20. Dutchflame_

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    I was so close with 94 :/