SOLUTION: Write an expression that is equivalent to 49 using each of the following seven numbers and symbols once in the expression: 6 6 6 (an exponent of 2 () + and / (division)
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Question 1102585: Write an expression that is equivalent to 49 using each of the following seven numbers and symbols once in the expression: 6 6 6 (an exponent of 2 () + and / (division) Answer by greenestamps(13203) (Show Source):
Most problems like this can only be considered puzzles; solving them does not teach any useful mathematical skills. In most cases, they are a complete waste of time.
However, this one might be worth the effort to figure it out, since logical reasoning can get you most of the way to the answer.
One of the symbols is an exponent of 2; and the desired value of the expression is supposed to be 49, which is 7^2.
So how can you use the three "6"s and the other given symbols to write an expression that is equivalent to "7^2"?
