operations

[Nicole C]

I am to insert operations symbols (+, _, X, and divide) and parentheses so that a true math sentence is formed. Do not change the order of the numbers.
5 4 3 2 1=3

 

[Denis]

/ means divide, * means multiply

5 - 4 + 3 - 2 + 1 = 3

5 * 4 / (3 + 2) - 1 = 3

(5 + 4) / 3 * (2 - 1) = 3

5 / (4 - 3) - 2 * 1 = 3

5 / (4 - 3) - 2 / 1 = 3

5 - (4 - 3) - (2 - 1) = 3

5 - (4 - 3) - 2 + 1 = 3

 

[mmm4444bot]

/ means divide, * means multiply

(5 + 4) / 3 * (2 - 1) = 3 ? This contains each required operation symbol once; Denis is good …

5 / (4 - 3) - 2 * 1 = 3 ? … most of the time.

 

[Denis]

Instructions: I am to insert operations symbols (+, _, X, and divide) and parentheses

Does that means EACH one of them?

 

[mmm4444bot]

Does that means EACH one of them?

You tells me. Kapish?

 

[Denis]

Well I guess I answered beyond the call of symbols :roll:

 

[mmm4444bot]

By the way, how long did that program take to run ? :wink:

 

[Denis]

Surprise surprise: no program! So there may be more ways...

 

[mmm4444bot]

You gonna look for 'em ?

(I'm printing one of your brainteasers from years past; I want to try beat your time of 3 hours.)

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Dennis,

You are getting soft-hearted these days!!?

You did not remind the poster "Read Before Posting" - instead you did the problem - completely (not only one way but several ways).

Is BigGlenn rubbing off into you....

 

[Denis]

Guess I took it as a puzzle, not a math problem;
I'm still just as mean as you!!