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Naughty Nimble Nines (Posted on 2006-05-30)

Use three 9's, and build an expression that works out to 16.

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re: Topsy turvy

| Comment 2 of 14 |

(In reply to Topsy turvy by Jyqm)

Hmm...if we can turn the 9's upside down, and use words, then:

(6 x 6 / 9) squared = 16.

Or, even better (no words required!):

96 / 6 = 16.

Posted by tomarken on 2006-05-30 10:41:55

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