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Laura

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Mar-22-07, 01:13 AM (EST)

"Math"

My child was quized at school to come up with the number 24 using only four numbers. They are 7 5 3 1. They can each be used only once and you can use + - * or divide.

any ideas???

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alexb
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Mar-23-07, 01:18 AM (EST)

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(7 + 5)*(3 - 1) = 24

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leonsotelo

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Apr-15-08, 06:56 AM (EST)

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O.K.

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