Braingle: 'Pen & Paper V' Brain Teaser

Pen & Paper V

Puzzle ID:	#39282
Fun:	(2.05)
Difficulty:	(2.86)
Category:	Other
Submitted By:	calmsavior

On a sheet of paper, write the following (incorrect) equation:

1 2 x 1 6 = 4 3 2

The challenge: Draw four lines, three on the left side of the equation and one on the right, to make the equation valid.

You cannot:
Change the = into a not-equal sign.
Manipulate the paper in any way.
Draw any curves.
Draw any dots or points.

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tpg76

Nov 20, 2007

Possibly a simpler alternative would have been to make the 1/2 on the left, as you did, then draw a line over the whole expression on the left, and a "1" over the line.

Not sure I can effectively type this in here, but I'll try; you likely know what I mean. It leaves on the left:
1
____________________

1 / 2 * 16

And treat the right hand side exactly as you did: 4 / 32.

This is simpler as it evokes no exponents, and no newly constructed numerals.

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