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Using this experssion 3__3__3__3__3= what is the fewest number of times that you would press the 3 key to make the calculator display 47?

2006-09-28 14:46:38 · 4 answers · asked by heyall 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

3*3=9
9+3=12
12*3=36
36+3=117
117-3=114
114/3=38
38+3=41
41+3=44
44+3=47
just one solution...hope it helps :)

2006-09-28 14:52:50 · answer #1 · answered by Mr.Moo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

47*3=141
141=144-3
144 = 12^2
12 = 3+3+3+3
(((3+3+3+3)*3)^2-3)/3
3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = * 3 = x^2 - 3 = / 3 =

7 times

2006-09-28 22:08:54 · answer #2 · answered by Helmut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

the fastest way to get 37 is 333/3 divided by 3
iono about 47

2006-09-28 21:50:37 · answer #3 · answered by yellowskinnedguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

school sucks

2006-09-28 21:54:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋