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re: Solve this math problem
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:28 pm to Korkstand
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:28 pm to Korkstand
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Are you talking about the "mental gymnastics" that correctly determined that there was a syntax issue
The answer is the same regardless of OP's frick up.
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and that the problem as presented was not the actual problem OP wanted solved?
The answer the same. The title of teh thread is "Solve this math problem." It's not "imagine different things I might mean by posting this problem and discuss possible answers."
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Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:29 pm to LNCHBOX
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Again, I read it. I've said that multiple times.
Yeah, but you haven't heard it. We have a disconnect. I don't care about what you're talking about or threads like this in general, so I tried to turn it into something at least mildly interesting, and you don't want to play. Instead, you keep trying to convince me to treat it seriously, and it's not worth talking about. It was in anticipation of this sort of thing that I wrote I "hate myself" for posting in this thread.
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All of this is irrelevant. The problem as presented has one unique solution.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:30 pm to LNCHBOX
As I said a few pages back, if you did not immediately spot the irregularities in the problem as presented originally (and after the first edit), then you need to work on your observational and problem-solving skills.
quote:Is that why you referred to my "genius" a day later, and why you asked how good I think my shite smells?
My jimmies are unrustled by you posting nonsense.
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If you think making yourself look foolish is bothering me, well it's just par for the course.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:31 pm to Spock's Eyebrow
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It was in anticipation of this sort of thing that I wrote I "hate myself" for posting in this thread.
You should hate yourself for posting nonsense. There is only one way to solve simple algebra. This problem is simple when following the rules and not making interpretations or assumptions.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:33 pm to Korkstand
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As I said a few pages back, if you did not immediately spot the irregularities in the problem as presented originally (and after the first edit), then you need to work on your observational and problem-solving skills.
Do you think I didn't know this was supposed to be one of these stupid math problems? And you say I need to work on my observation skills quote:
Is that why you referred to my "genius" a day later, and why you asked how good I think my shite smells?
I was summarizing it for a guy that said he didn't read it. I knew he'd appreciate your posts. I really couldn't care less about you looking dumb trying to justify an answer other than 9.
This post was edited on 9/6/17 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:41 pm to LNCHBOX
quote:Hm, no, the answer to the problem OP tried to transcribe is 1.
The answer is the same regardless of OP's frick up.
quote:So you're good at elementary school arithmetic AND following directions? Awesome, man. Really.
The title of teh thread is "Solve this math problem."
quote:So you lack imagination. That explains your poor problem-solving skills.
It's not "imagine different things I might mean by posting this problem and discuss possible answers."
Maybe this will help you in the future, assuming you even want to improve yourself:
If someone writes 3/1/3 (or 3 / 1/3, or if they use different division symbols unnecessarily), there is a problem with the problem. Maybe it's syntax and lack of proper symbols, or maybe OP is a dumbass. It doesn't matter. It also doesn't matter if you're capable of parsing what has been typed, because what has been typed has obvious issues.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:41 pm to Placebeaux
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Edit:My math brain isn't operational these days...calculator says 1
Edit:My math brain isn't operational these days...calculator says 1
This post was edited on 9/6/17 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:44 pm to Placebeaux
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Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:44 pm to LNCHBOX
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I really couldn't care less about you looking dumb trying to justify an answer other than 9.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:44 pm to Korkstand
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Hm, no, the answer to the problem OP tried to transcribe is 1.
Hmm, no it isn't.
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So you're good at elementary school arithmetic AND following directions? Awesome, man. Really.
More than we can say for you. And you don't even have the observation skills you think you have.
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So you lack imagination.
I have plenty of imagination. I use it when warranted. This is not one of those times.
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That explains your poor problem-solving skills.
Yea, solving the actual problem is a really terrible skill to have.
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If someone writes 3/1/3 (or 3 / 1/3, or if they use different division symbols unnecessarily), there is a problem with the problem.
No there isn't. It's easily solved by order of operations. If you wanted an answer other than 1 for that expression, then yes something is wrong.
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It also doesn't matter if you're capable of parsing what has been typed, because what has been typed has obvious issues.
Only to someone that feels the need to make assumptions and interpretations where there are none to be made.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:45 pm to LNCHBOX
quote:I think you do, because even if you knew it was supposed to be one of these stupid math problems, you didn't pick up on what the "stupid" part was supposed to be. It's ok if you missed it, just don't make an arse of yourself by repeatedly answering the wrong problem long after the problem has been corrected.
Do you think I didn't know this was supposed to be one of these stupid math problems? And you say I need to work on my observation skills
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:46 pm to Korkstand
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It's ok if you missed it, just don't make an arse of yourself by repeatedly answering the wrong problem long after the problem has been corrected.
We're not even talking about that anymore. We're talking about you thinking that you're on this magical level of enlightenment.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:48 pm to Korkstand
The problem was "corrected" by rewriting the exact same thing. They're identical expressions, and both have a solution of 9.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:49 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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The problem was "corrected" by rewriting the exact same thing. They're identical expressions, and both have a solution of 9.
Bro, you better start observing the intent and making some better assumptions.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:50 pm to LNCHBOX
Nah
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:53 pm to LNCHBOX
quote:Oh boy, you're either about to feel like a complete dumbass, or you're going to dig yourself a really deep hole and go all in.quote:Hmm, no it isn't.
Hm, no, the answer to the problem OP tried to transcribe is 1.
First off, you do see the graphic version of the problem, right? If so, surely you see that 1/3 is a vertical fraction, correct? That horizontal line groups the terms above and below it, no parentheses necessary. That is one-third, not one divided by three. So, three divided by one-third is of course 9, which makes the solution 9-9+1 = 1.
quote:I'm not the best, but I'm pretty fricking good.
More than we can say for you. And you don't even have the observation skills you think you have.
quote:Well, just FYI, most of us start thinking "wtf" when we see 3/1/3, then we start imagining ways it could be written better.
I have plenty of imagination. I use it when warranted. This is not one of those times.
quote:Doing arithmetic is not "solving problems". It's just doing arithmetic. You didn't even identify the real problem, much less solve it.
Yea, solving the actual problem is a really terrible skill to have.
This post was edited on 9/6/17 at 12:58 pm
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:54 pm to LNCHBOX
quote:There is nothing magical about it. It's just simple observation and logic.
We're not even talking about that anymore. We're talking about you thinking that you're on this magical level of enlightenment.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:55 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:The problem has since been corrected definitively with a graphic version, and the solution is most certainly 1.
The problem was "corrected" by rewriting the exact same thing. They're identical expressions, and both have a solution of 9.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:56 pm to Korkstand
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Oh boy, you're either about to feel like a complete dumbass, or you're going to dig yourself a really deep hole and go all in.
Your math lessons aren't needed here.
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I'm not the best, but I'm pretty fricking good.
Doesn't seem that way to me.
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Well, just FYI, most of us start thinking "wtf" when we see 3/1/3, then we start imagining ways it could be written better.
It's a math problem. There is no need to write it better. It can be solved simply. It sure seems like we should know that, so I can't fathom why you're arguing.
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Doing arithmetic is not "solving problems". It's just doing arithmetic. You didn't even identify the real problem, just less solve it.
Yea, I think I'm done with this thread now.Posted on 9/6/17 at 1:00 pm to LNCHBOX
quote:They are if you think the solution to the graphic version is 9.
Your math lessons aren't needed here.
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It's a math problem. There is no need to write it better.
Do you know absolutely anything at all about math? Jesus. quote:So, I take it you see now that the correct answer is 1, and you've chosen not to dig a deeper hole? Surprising, but I'm proud of you.
Yea, I think I'm done with this thread now.
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