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Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by Mithrantir, Dec 19, 2003.

  1. Mithrantir Gems: 15/31
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    [​IMG] Check this out it is fantastic i still try to figure out how they do this!!!!!!!!!!!
    mysticalball
    It worked every time i tried it. I even did not think a number and the outcome was zero (multiple times) :cool:

    [ December 19, 2003, 15:51: Message edited by: Taluntain ]
     
    Mithrantir, Dec 19, 2003
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  2. Alavin

    Alavin If I wanted your view, I'd read your entrails Veteran

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    It is because the symbol used is repeated on multiples of 9. It will always come up with it :)
     
    Alavin, Dec 19, 2003
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    Wasn't so great after all. :rolleyes:

    But nice site anyway.
     
    Wordplay, Dec 19, 2003
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    Yep, notice how the same symbol is on every number you can get...

    And remember: if you choose 55 and remove 5+5=10 ->45, and if you choose 56, you still get 45, and if you choose 57... so you can get numbers: 0, 9, 18, 27, 36, 45 ... As Alavin said, multiples of 9 ;)
     
    ToTaL, Dec 19, 2003
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  5. dmc

    dmc Speak softly and carry a big briefcase Staff Member Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder Resourceful Adored Veteran New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!)

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    Here's the math on why this works: A two digit number "xy" is equal to 10*x + y. When you subtract the sum of the digits, you are subtracting x + y from 10*x + y, which leaves you with 9*x. Thus, the result is always a multiple of 9. As stated above, all of the multiples of 9 have the same symbol.
     
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