Apr 23rd, 2006, 05:18 PM
#1
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[RESOLVED] Mind Boggler...
If we used a different numberin system and 2 + 2 = 3
wot would 3 + 3 = ?
Apr 23rd, 2006, 05:29 PM
#2
Re: Mind Boggler...
Well, as x = 2 and y = 2 in your first equation, with x+y = 3. Which simply doesn't work. To convert to current standards wouldn't we simply use
x + y - 1 = n ?
Apr 23rd, 2006, 05:38 PM
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Apr 23rd, 2006, 07:40 PM
#4
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Re: Mind Boggler...
but no that would not work, seeing that there could be other rules that apply, in order to accurately assert the answer two sample problems and solutions would have to be provided...
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Apr 23rd, 2006, 08:50 PM
#5
Re: Mind Boggler...
It's not mind boggling, merely senseless
Apr 23rd, 2006, 09:02 PM
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Apr 24th, 2006, 12:21 AM
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Apr 24th, 2006, 12:38 AM
#8
Re: Mind Boggler...
6 + (7 - EN) = 6 + sev = six + sev = sex
- ØØ -
Apr 24th, 2006, 01:17 AM
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Apr 24th, 2006, 01:42 AM
#10
Re: Mind Boggler...
In Swedish, 6 is spelled sex...
Apr 24th, 2006, 01:59 AM
#11
Re: Mind Boggler...
Yes we know that.
And with all those gorgeous blondes in Sweden, I'm surprised you people didn't name more numbers after procreation activities..
I code C#....
Apr 24th, 2006, 03:41 AM
#12
Re: Mind Boggler...
That's because the mathematicians are blonde too.
Apr 24th, 2006, 04:57 AM
#13
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Re: Mind Boggler...
we should change the english spelling of six to sex.
I would have loved that when i was a little kid. Gigglin every maths lesson.
HEHEHE... sex..... HEHEHEHE
Apr 24th, 2006, 06:23 AM
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I don't live here any more.
Apr 24th, 2006, 07:03 AM
#15
I code C#....
Apr 24th, 2006, 07:07 AM
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Apr 24th, 2006, 07:26 AM
#17
Re: Mind Boggler...
Boggle, wasn't that a very stupid game?
I code C#....
Apr 24th, 2006, 10:02 AM
#18
Re: Mind Boggler...
Originally Posted by
vbcode1980
Boggle, wasn't that a very stupid game?
Yep, very fun though, especially after a large meal when everyone is tired and just want to sleep. Then you shake the game and the dice type things make a huge racket. PERFECT
Apr 24th, 2006, 10:47 AM
#19
Re: Mind Boggler...
Originally Posted by
vbcode1980
Yes we know that.
And with all those gorgeous blondes in Sweden, I'm surprised you people didn't name more numbers after procreation activities..
Blond is not gorgeous, it is boring...now take a look at this...this is gorgeous..
Apr 24th, 2006, 11:09 AM
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Re: Mind Boggler...
we never said brunette wasn't gorgeous as well...
Apr 24th, 2006, 11:24 AM
#21
Re: Mind Boggler...
I'm not a fan of facial hair, but whatever works for you I guess!
The girl aint bad tho.
Apr 24th, 2006, 11:25 AM
#22
Re: Mind Boggler...
Originally Posted by
greythej
If we used a different numberin system and 2 + 2 = 3
wot would 3 + 3 = ?
You are using binary addition on 2^x numbers.
2^2 + 2^2 = 2^3
where X indicates the significant bit, from right to left. With this method, you can also see 2+2 is indeed 3 via the following:
10 + 10 = 100
So, what is 3+3?
4.
(100 + 100 = 1000)
Apr 24th, 2006, 11:28 AM
#23
Re: Mind Boggler...
Originally Posted by
wossname
3+3 = 2*3
What HE said!
Apr 24th, 2006, 12:03 PM
#24
Re: Mind Boggler...
it can be a number of things, especially if the operators dont mean the same... if the operators are the same, then its simply...
3 + 3 = 2 + 2 + 2 + 2
Now gimmie a cookie.....
Last edited by gigemboy; Apr 24th, 2006 at 12:13 PM .
Apr 24th, 2006, 12:22 PM
#25
Re: Mind Boggler...
Originally Posted by
si_the_geek
The girl aint bad tho.
I'm in love...
Apr 24th, 2006, 02:44 PM
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Apr 24th, 2006, 03:01 PM
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Re: Mind Boggler...
New idea: if 2+2=3, then we see that this Retarded Number System™ has some logic. Using the new rules of the Retarded Number System™, the plus operation (+) may actually mean x+(y/2)=n
In which case, 3+3 in the Retarded Number System™ will be 3+(3/2)=4.5
Let's make more (fun?) rules for the Retarded Number System™!
(And yes, Retarded Number System™ is Trademarked. To me. Meh :P)
New rule: Minus Operation: x-(y*2)=n
so 2-2 = -2. Simple, eh?
Last edited by ajames; Apr 24th, 2006 at 03:04 PM .
Apr 24th, 2006, 03:06 PM
#28
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Re: Mind Boggler...
good work ajames.
i especially like the name...
Apr 24th, 2006, 03:08 PM
#29
Re: Mind Boggler...
RNS Great work Ajames.
Apr 25th, 2006, 02:28 AM
#30
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Re: Mind Boggler...
Oi! ™ please!
(Yay, my work is credited at last!)
Apr 25th, 2006, 03:31 AM
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Apr 25th, 2006, 03:47 AM
#32
Re: Mind Boggler...
Originally Posted by
si_the_geek
I think that was the only sane thing to say in that situation..
q
Apr 25th, 2006, 06:44 AM
#33
Re: Mind Boggler...
ajames: I went to the liberty of coding your revolutionary RNS system (and added * and / operators for completeness).
Perfectly sound in theory...
PHP Code:
using System ;
using System . Collections . Generic ;
using System . Text ;
namespace RNS
{
class Program
{
static void Main ( string [] args )
{
RetardedNumber poop = new RetardedNumber ( 50 );
RetardedNumber fart = new RetardedNumber ( 3 );
Console . WriteLine ( string . Format ( "{0} + {1} = {2}" , poop , fart , [ B ] poop + fart [/ B ] ));
Console . WriteLine ( string . Format ( "{0} - {1} = {2}" , poop , fart , [ B ] poop - fart [/ B ] ));
Console . WriteLine ( string . Format ( "{0} * {1} = {2}" , poop , fart , [ B ] poop * fart [/ B ] ));
Console . WriteLine ( string . Format ( "{0} / {1} = {2}" , poop , fart , [ B ] poop / fart [/ B ] ));
Console . ReadLine ();
}
}
public struct RetardedNumber
{
private double _value ;
public RetardedNumber ( double value )
{
_value = value ;
}
public static RetardedNumber operator +( RetardedNumber x , RetardedNumber y )
{
return new RetardedNumber ( x . _value + ( y . _value / 2 ) );
}
public static RetardedNumber operator -( RetardedNumber x , RetardedNumber y )
{
return new RetardedNumber ( x . _value - ( y . _value * 2 ) );
}
public static RetardedNumber operator *( RetardedNumber x , RetardedNumber y )
{
return new RetardedNumber ( x . _value / ( y . _value * 2 ) );
}
public static RetardedNumber operator /( RetardedNumber x , RetardedNumber y )
{
return new RetardedNumber ( x . _value * ( 2 / y . _value ) );
}
public double Value
{
get { return _value ; }
set { _value = value ; }
}
public override string ToString ()
{
return _value . ToString ();
}
}
}
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Apr 25th, 2006, 06:46 AM
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Apr 25th, 2006, 08:11 AM
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Apr 25th, 2006, 09:57 AM
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Re: Mind Boggler...
Thanks, wossname. That's something to put on my CV:
"Helped pioneer an alternative numbering system, called the Retarded Number System™"
Apr 26th, 2006, 01:08 PM
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