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Nov 5th, 2007, 08:59 PM
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partition the set
I need some help on this question please.
The set {1, 2, 3, 4} can be partitioned into two sets {1, 4} and {2, 3} of the same size. Notice that 1+4 = 2+3.
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Jane says she can partition the set {1, 2, .........16} into two subsets S and T of the same size so that:
- the sum of the numbers in S equals the sum of the numbers in T
- ther sum of the squares of the numbers in S equals the sum of the squares of the numbers in T
- the sum of the cubes of the numbers in S equals the sum of the cubes of the numbers in T
Is Jane right or wrong? Clearly explain your answer.
I would appreciate any help.
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