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Twin Trouble (Posted on 2003-10-21)

Create the number 24 using only these numbers once each: 3, 3, 7, 7. You may use only the rules of addition, multiplication and division.

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| Comment 6 of 14 |

7 times 3 equals 21. Then subtract 3 which is 17 then add 7 which is 24.

Posted by melissa on 2003-10-26 20:03:11

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