Mark D.

asked • 08/23/17

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Using multiplication, addition, subtraction, or division and the digits 1-9 only once. where do numbers go so that each 3 dots equals 18. straights and diagnols

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Mark M. answered • 08/23/17

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Mark D.

Can you explain the 7 8 4 line to me?
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08/24/17

Mark M.

Sure, it adds to 19 rather than 18 as required!
Back to the scratch paper. 
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08/24/17

Mark M.

It can be done if they sum to 15
       
         8
      3    1
         5
      9     7
         2
      6      4
 
Are you sure they must add to 18?
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08/24/17

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