How can you use the numbers 7 2 3 and 3 to equal 24? I have tried many different ways to make 24 but none have worked. I think I need a new brain to look at this from a different angle.
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Please help. I'm stumped. – Savannah Jan 13 '14 at 22:42
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23-2=1, 7+1=8, 8*3=24. – Jan 13 '14 at 22:45
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1$(7\times2)+(3\times3)$ gets you close enough for government work. – Gerry Myerson Jan 13 '14 at 22:45
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Hehe...even closer: $$3^3-\frac72$$ – DonAntonio Jan 14 '14 at 04:54
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$(7 - 2 + 3) \times 3 = 24$ is one that works.
That's one that uses all four numbers from that collection, exactly once. If you're not that restricted, there are lots of ways to do it which involve repeating numbers, or omitting numbers, from that collection.
John
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