With the #s 5,5,5,1 you can multiply,divide,or subtract to get 24. (you can only use each # once)?

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you can only use each # once, and must use all 4, so no leaving out any.

2006-12-19 14:05:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

square root of 5 (times) square root of 5 (times) 5 (minus) 1

= 24

2006-12-19 14:08:08 · answer #1 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋

If you can use funky things like square roots a factorial ought to work, too.

5!/5 x 1 = 24

or powers:

5 x 5 - 1^5 = 24

2006-12-19 22:16:39 · answer #2 · answered by standard_guy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋

5x2+5x2=20+5-1=24

2006-12-19 22:18:05 · answer #3 · answered by suzukiowned 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋

5+1=6*5-5=25

2006-12-19 22:08:24 · answer #4 · answered by eonetiller 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋

Since you are not allowed to add or take square roots I do not believe this can be solved.

2006-12-19 22:19:38 · answer #5 · answered by ironduke8159 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋